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Europe Votes in Crucial EU Parliamentary Elections

The elections could reshape the EU's future amid challenges like the war in Ukraine, economic instability, and rising populism.

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People line up to vote at a school in Brussels, Sunday, June 9, 2024. Polling stations opened across Europe on Sunday as voters from 20 countries cast ballots in elections that are expected to shift the European Union's parliament to the right and could reshape the future direction of the world's biggest trading bloc. (AP Photo/Sylvain Plazy)

Overview

  • Voters across 27 EU nations are choosing 720 representatives for the European Parliament.
  • Far-right parties are expected to gain ground, potentially impacting the EU's legislative direction.
  • Key issues influencing voters include the war in Ukraine, immigration, and economic concerns.
  • Hungary's election is seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's policies.
  • Preliminary results are expected late Sunday, with official tallies to follow.