Following election night and debating politics in Ateneu Barcelonès
Some 150 gather for event promoted by Catalunya Europa Foundation in private social and cultural club
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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
Exit polls forecast People's Party to win narrowly over Socialists in Spain, while results expected at 11pm
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
Foreign minister says decision is aimed at 'ending war' in Gaza and in 'commitment to international law'
Junts+ representatives abroad may be blocked from voting on chamber bureau after May's election
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
Left-wing party lost 13 MPs in May ballot and could decide if progressive government or new election
Spanish presidency minister announces bill to be published in Official Gazette in upcoming days
Europe plans to become carbon neutral by 2050
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