The pro-Ukrainian European People’s Party (EPP), which is the largest group in the European Parliament, won the European Parliament elections that ended on Sunday.
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, told members of the European People’s Party (EPP), which won the largest number of seats in the European Parliament, that the political force would be an “anchor of stability” and protect the EU from “offending populists.” His words on Sunday, June 9, were quoted by Politico.
“Today is a good day for the EPP. We are the strongest party, we are an anchor of stability, we have built a bulwark against the extremes of left and right politicians!” emphasized by Ursula von der Leyen.
Ms von der Leyen said the party’s success meant it would be the best defense against “the onset of populism”.
In turn, EPP leader Manfred Weber said the EPP “remains the best way against right-wing extremism in Europe.”
The EPP is expected to win at least 180 seats out of 720. The list of factions also includes:
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Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (SID) – 135 seats;
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Association of liberal politicians “Renewing Europe” – 87;
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Reformists and conservatives – up to 87 orders;
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Party “European Conservatives and Reformists” (ECR) – at least 80 mandates;
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Rights political force “Identity and Democracy” – about 70;
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“Greens” – about 60.
The European People’s Party (EPP), according to preliminary exit polls, won the European Parliament elections, the last day of which is Sunday, June 9. According to forecasts, the pro-Ukrainian European People’s Party will have the tenth largest faction meeting of the European Parliament.
In the elections to the European Parliament in Slovakia, according to preliminary unofficial data, the opposition party Progressive Slovakia is in the lead, and the pro-government SMER of the current Prime Minister Robert Fico is in second place.
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