These are the major elections NPR correspondents are watching
2024 is an extraordinary year of global elections, with dozens of national votes worldwide. Here are some of the ones we are closely following.
European Parliament elections
Takeaways from the European parliamentary elections
Results indicate a surge of support for parties that are far to the right of the political spectrum. However, the largest political groupings in the next parliament will continue to be in the center.
European farmers angry at climate policies could help sway EU parliamentary elections
Farmers in the European Union could hold the key to the bloc's parliamentary vote.
Threat Of Nationalist Wins In EU Vote Tests Germany, A Country Built On Alliances
The worldview that nations should promote their interests over those of the international community poses a challenge for Germany, a country built on partnerships.
U.K. Votes For European Parliament, Even As Many Long For The Day Outside The EU
As many pro-Brexit voters express nostalgia for an earlier time in the country's history, the governing Conservative Party could face a humiliating defeat in European elections.