European elections a ‘turning point’, says QCEA
‘The results of these elections will determine the direction of the EU.’ QCEA on the upcoming European Parliament elections.
Polls suggest that the European electorate is increasingly concerned with climate change, poverty, and public health, Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) has said.
As such, the upcoming European Parliament elections could mark ‘a turning point’, and ‘hold profound implications for citizens and the EU’s trajectory’.
With elections to the EU parliament occuring every five years, the next will take place from 6 to 9 June. As the EU’s sole directly-elected legislative body, the parliament ‘plays a pivotal role in shaping laws, addressing a spectrum of issues such as environmental policies, security, migration, and economic matters, transcending national boundaries’, says QCEA in its Around Europe newsletter. ‘The results of these elections will determine the direction of the EU on key issues such as economic policy, immigration, and the climate crisis.’
As the elections approach, ‘significant changes are on the horizon’, QCEA says, with a potential shift in priorities from the electorate. ‘If the elections were held today, the European People’s Party (EPP) would likely secure the most seats, maintaining its position as a center-right political force. Following closely are the Socialist and Democrats (S&D) and the Renew Group. The conservative nationalist group, European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), has the potential to become the third-largest group, challenging the centrist Renew Group. Unfortunately, the Greens/ European Free Alliance may face setbacks, losing significant ground in terms of seats.’
Friends can attend a QCEA webinar on the elections later this month.
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