Following the conclusion of polling in Europe, political parties in the European Parliament are looking to solidify existing alliances and establish new ones. Most parties in the European Parliament form alliances with others who share similar ideologies, creating larger groups. The upcoming elections are expected to bring significant changes to the political landscape of the parliament. There is a projected increase in support for hard-right parties, which is likely to bolster nationalist and far-right groups within the parliament.

European elections are currently underway, with Dutch voters heading to the polls as part of a four-day, 27-country ballot to select Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). The voting process began on Thursday and will continue until Sunday. This Sunday, Austrians will also participate in the elections to elect 20 members of the European Parliament. The far-right Freedom Party is currently leading in opinion polls, with approximately 29% of the support. The European elections are a significant event that will shape the future of the European Union. Stay tuned for updates on the election results and the impact they will have on the political landscape of Europe.

In European elections, centrists are facing a challenging landscape as populists on both the left and right gain support. However, they have identified a key issue to focus their campaign on: Ukraine. Populists have been able to easily connect with voters through simple messaging, such as the German far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) using the word "diesel" to convey its stance on the climate debate. The current European electorate is filled with anger and frustration on a variety of issues, including the green deal, migration, electric cars, cultural diversity, open markets, and politics in general. This makes it difficult for centrists to find a way to connect with voters. Despite these challenges, centrists are hoping to exploit the issue of Ukraine as a dividing line in the European election. By focusing on this key issue, they aim to differentiate themselves from the populists and appeal to a broader range of voters.