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These elections, held across all 27 EU Member States, proved to be a significant turning point. The centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) emerged with 188 seats, while two new far-right parties made notable gains. This reshuffling prompted a score of points for both the centre-right and the far right, while the centrist group faced a decline, culminating in negative points.
The Impacts of Local Elections
Several member states like Belgium and Bulgaria also participated in elections, with diversification in party representation leading to further complexity. In Belgium, electoral outcomes led to strengthened national and far-right groups, while Bulgaria was marked by ongoing political instability.