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Editorial: La Vanguardia

  • More than 360 million voters have participated in the election of the EU's tenth community legislature.
  • The far right has made significant advances in countries with great weight in the EU, such as France, Italy, Germany and Spain.
  • The EU's electoral results show a growing presence of the far-right on the European Parliament, most notable in Italy, France and Germany.
  • President Macron has called for early elections following the victory of the far-right in France.
  • Electoral participation has been uneven in different EU countries, being notably low in Spain and Poland.
  • The most aligned alliance with the principles and aims of the EU are those of the popular, social democrats and liberals.
  • In Spain, neither PP nor PSOE can claim a total victory and the far-right party Vox has increased its representation in Parliament.
  • The current Spanish legislature has been marked by Amnesty law procedures and a dense electoral cycle.
  • In Catalonia, PSC has won a wide victory, while Junts and ERC have suffered setbacks.
  • Despite current challenges, the EU has been a success since its beginnings due to its commitment to peace, liberties, and prosperity.

Conclusion: The recent election reveals a significant advancement of the far-right in the EU, particularly evident in countries with greatest weight within it. The alliance of the popular, social democrats and liberals remains the most compatible choice with the principles of the EU. Despite the challenges, the EU has a successful history based on peace and collaboration and remains a vital option for progress.