After EU loss, Macron bets on snap elections in France Ella Joyner in Brussels © 2024 Deutsche Welle +++

After EU loss, Macron bets on snap elections in France Ella Joyner in Brussels 7 hours ago7 hours ago French President Emmanuel Macron has called parliamentary elections at the very moment he looks weakest. He could regain ground — or simply open the door for the far right. What is Macron playing at? https://www.dw.com/en/after-eu-loss-macron-bets-on-snap-elections-in-france/a-69325868 © 2024 Deutsche Welle What to expect as dust settles on EU elections Lucia Schulten in Brussels 15 hours ago15 hours ago One day after the European elections, it's becoming clearer what the results mean for the future of the bloc — but also for the question of who's going to be at the helm of the European Commission over the next five years. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is aiming for a second term after her European People's Party secured the most seats. https://www.dw.com/en/what-to-expect-as-dust-settles-on-eu-elections/video-69325944 © 2024 Deutsche Welle Scholz alarmed by far right gains in EU vote Alex Gerst 16 hours ago16 hours ago German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has described the far right success at the polls as concerning, adding that the country could not go back to business as usual. Scholz's ruling coalition suffered a heavy defeat, winning just a third of all votes. Meanwhile, the far-right AfD took second place behind the conservatives. https://www.dw.com/en/scholz-alarmed-by-far-right-gains-in-eu-vote/video-69325996 © 2024 Deutsche Welle