The EU factions’ first post-election headaches

Following the EU elections, newly elected MEPs are encountering challenges within their respective factions. Far-right leaders are strategizing the future of the ECR party, considering new members who align on key issues like the Green Deal and EU competitiveness.

The EPP is maneuvering to solidify alliances for Ursula von der Leyen's Commission presidency. Meanwhile, far-right successes in EU member states, like France's National Rally victory, are raising concerns about the EU's unity and readiness to tackle pressing issues.

The political uncertainty surrounding expelled Reconquête! MEPs further complicates the group dynamics in the European Parliament.

The rise of far-right parties, fueled by dissatisfaction with centrist politics, is reshaping the EU's political landscape and posing challenges for the future. Additionally, legal challenges loom for the EPP as a court case questions von der Leyen's candidacy for the Commission presidency, adding another layer of complexity to the post-election landscape.