PODCAST: European Election breakdown - What to expect in the next five years
Rise in far-right formations in EU, conservative win in Spain and Socialist gains in Catalonia
Rise in far-right formations in EU, conservative win in Spain and Socialist gains in Catalonia
Socialists highlight 'clear victory' in Catalonia, despite People's Party's lead across Spain
Some 150 gather for event promoted by Catalunya Europa Foundation in private social and cultural club
Final participation in 2019 was 60.9%, 17,40 percentage points higher, coinciding with local elections and peak of independence push
Conservatives, socialists and liberals to retain majority in EU parliament
PP would get 21-23 seats, with Socialists close behind with 20-22, followed by far-right Vox with 6-7 seats
2,934 polling stations open across territory closing at 8 pm, with results announced after 11 pm
Spanish parties run with national names but will join wider groups in continental chamber
While most EU parties agree on strengthening defense and security, they differ on priorities
Defense, economic competitiveness, migration, and climate among priorities for next European Parliament
European Parliament is the world’s only directly elected transnational assembly and only EU institution directly elected by citizens
Europe plans to become carbon neutral by 2050
Spanish government announces increase of understanding among EU Member States to continue with process