Now playing Next Europe News Showdown for far-right Patriots in quest for third-biggest group Viktor Orbán’s bid to make his new far-right alliance the third force in the European Parliament reaches its climax this week – but whether the group will be able to wield clout in the Parliament remains moot. 08/07/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News French left-wing campaigners 'relieved' but uncertain for future There was relief among many left-wing voters after they were projected to get the most seats in France’s lower house of parliament, but some are worried about whether the alliance will be able to stay together. 08/07/2024
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Now playing Next Germany Relief in Germany over French parliamentary elections turnaround With most major politicians holding back until the official results are in, the extraordinary turnaround away from a looming hard-right government indicated by the exit polls has led to first reactions in the neighbouring European nation. 07/07/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News 'Democracy is not in good health,' says Pope Francis The leader of the Catholic Church addressed thousands in Trieste and renewed his commitment to pray and work for peace in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Sudan and Myanmar. 07/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News UK's new foreign minister visits Poland for talks on Ukraine David Lammy is seeking to tighten UK relations with the EU and stress the new government is just as supportive of Ukraine in its war against Russia. 07/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Voting continues in France's pivotal legislative election France could have its first far-right government since the Nazi occupation in World War II if the National Rally wins an absolute majority. 07/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News France’s dissolution of parliament is ‘return to normal,’ expert says Analysts have been trying to speculate as to why President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election. 07/07/2024