OPINION: A European disaster for Macron could lead to messy autumn elections in France
by @thelocalfrance
@thelocalfrance— The approaching European elections are predicted to be a disaster for the Macronists - but will this actually have any effect on France? John Lichfield predicts that it will, possibly even bringing fresh - and very messy - domestic elections in the autumn.
BBC News—European elections 2024: France's far right shows off star turn Fabrice Leggeri. Fabrice Leggeri is not without controversy, having resigned as head of the EU's border agency in 2022.
The Washington Times—Emmanuel Macron puts trade, Ukraine as top priorities as China's Xi opens European visit in France. French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday that focused on trade disputes - including lifting immediate tariff threats on Cognac exports - and Ukraine-related diplomatic efforts.
DutchNews.nl—European elections 2024: who can you vote for in June?. With exactly one month to go until the Netherlands goes to the polls, you might be wondering what your options are to vote in the European parliamentary elections. The Netherlands currently has 29 members in the 720-seat European parliament, 27 of whom are affiliated to a party and two independents. After June 6, that total will go up to 31. In total, 20 parties are taking part and 497 potential MEPs are hoping to win enough votes to go to