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Therefore the Nordic countries went against the stream in the EU election

Conservative and far-right parties are doing well in Europe. The social democratic group, the green group and the left-wing group are all losing ground in the EU Parliament.

Therefore the Nordic countries went against the stream in the EU election

Holding the Middle Ground? A Delicate Balancing Act in the EU

The EU Parliament seems to have a stable middle majority again – but perhaps only on paper. Now, demands and counter-demands await in the hunt for continued support for Ursula von der Leyen.

Holding the Middle Ground? A Delicate Balancing Act in the EU

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

Rivalries and compromises await as the newly elected European Parliament forms itself. First question: can the leaders of member states agree on who should hold the top jobs?.

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

No election victory for shot Fico in Slovakia

In Slovakia, the EU election was overshadowed by the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico in mid-May. However, Fico's nationalist party Smer did not become the country's largest party in the election, unlike what recent opinion polls had suggested.

No election victory for shot Fico in Slovakia

Orbán backs down – but remains largest

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his right-wing party Fidesz are taking a significant step back in Hungary and appear to be having their worst election since 2006. The party is still the largest in the country with just under 44% of the votes and is likely to send 11 elected representatives to the European Parliament.

Orbán backs down – but remains largest

Italians' brothers become largest – League loses

The far-right party in Italy, Italy's brothers (FDI), appears to be on course to become the largest party in the country's EU election, according to exit poll results. .

Italians' brothers become largest – League loses

"Von der Leyen: 'We won' – Right-wing surge in EU"

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, declares herself the winner in the EU election where both the right and the extreme right are making progress. The question is whether the losers in Germany and France will give her their support.

"Von der Leyen: 'We won' – Right-wing surge in EU"

Relief at L: "We were written off but they were wrong"

Anxious liberals can finally relax. The party clears the hurdle to the EU election and gets – with almost all districts counted – 4.

Relief at L: "We were written off but they were wrong"

Kristersson: "The Moderates are increasing again"

There was great jubilation at the Moderate Party's election watch when the election results made it clear that the party will be second largest. The polarising result in Europe and support for Ukraine is no given.

Kristersson: "The Moderates are increasing again"

Macron's fiasco – new election in France

France is heading for an early parliamentary election after the ruling party suffered a stinging defeat in the EU election. Marine Le Pen's National Rally could become the largest party in the entire European Parliament, according to a polling station investigation.

Macron's fiasco – new election in France

The Left Alliance increases – The Finns Party backs off

The Left Alliance is making a significant advance in Finland's EU election, and is likely to end up with around 17 per cent of the votes. This represents an increase of almost 10 percentage points, and the party is set to become the second largest, according to [Yle](https://vaalit.

The Left Alliance increases – The Finns Party backs off

Who wins where? Your guide to Europe's election night

How is it going for the German far right and how much is Macron weakened? Here is TT's guide to the most important things to keep an eye on during Sunday's big election night in Europe. .

Who wins where? Your guide to Europe's election night

After the election: here are the tough questions for the EU

Ukraine and the economy are the major challenges that the EU must handle after the election. And soon, a US election is waiting that can have enormous consequences for Europe.

After the election: here are the tough questions for the EU

Volvo moves production from China to Belgium

Volvo Cars has started moving parts of its Chinese electric car production to Gent in Belgium, reports The Times. This is happening at the same time as the EU is investigating new import tariffs on electric cars from China.

Volvo moves production from China to Belgium

Who wins where? Your guide to the European election

How is it going for the German extreme right and how much is Macron weakened? Here is TT's guide to what's most important to keep track of in the EU election. .

Who wins where? Your guide to the European election

Young and sharp: Le Pen's crown prince captivates France

The disappointment after seven years with the same president lifts the French extreme right high in the EU election. And 28-year-old Jordan Bardella has his sights set on the prime minister's post.

Young and sharp: Le Pen's crown prince captivates France

Asylum Center outside the EU - two parties say yes

Migrations policy splits the parties in the EU election. SD and KD are the only ones who want asylum centers outside the union's borders.

Asylum Center outside the EU - two parties say yes

Kristersson: Ukraine belongs in the EU

"Very encouraging. " So comments Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) on the EU Commission's announcement that Ukraine and Moldova have fulfilled the criteria to initiate talks on EU membership.

Kristersson: Ukraine belongs in the EU

IDF: Hamas members killed in attack on school

Several people are reported to have been killed in an Israeli attack on a UNRWA school in Shati, a day after the Israeli attack on a UN school in Nuseirat. According to Israel's military (IDF), Hamas members were killed in an airstrike.

IDF: Hamas members killed in attack on school

EU: Ukraine ready to initiate membership talks

Ukraine and Moldova have fulfilled the EU's requirements to initiate negotiations on membership in the union, confirms an EU Commission spokesperson. Thus, talks on membership can formally begin – when member states are in agreement.

EU: Ukraine ready to initiate membership talks

Wilders' "only" second in the EU election

Environmentalists and social democrats are shocked when the Netherlands is the first out in the EU election. The red-greens seem to get a mandate more than the Islamophobic Geert Wilders, according to a voting booth survey in Dutch TV.

Wilders' "only" second in the EU election

Kristersson: Broad agreement on the climate

The S-leader accuses Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) of wanting to cooperate with parties that want to tear up the climate pact. However, according to Kristersson, it is not current.

Kristersson: Broad agreement on the climate

Georgia's government: Should not become a new Ukraine

Georgia will not become a new Ukraine, says the country's prime minister. The disputed government is introducing more draconian laws in a Russian style, despite strong popular resistance.

Georgia's government: Should not become a new Ukraine

Magdalena Andersson: Stop the endless scrolling

The Social Democrats want to put more pressure on the tech giants when it comes to how children and young people use social media, among other things, they want to tighten the rules for how algorithms work. .

Magdalena Andersson: Stop the endless scrolling