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.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has called out both the Labour and Conservative parties for failing to address the harsh reality of necessary spending cuts following the general election. The think-tank criticized the current fiscal rules as being "arbitrary and gameable."