After a series of recent setbacks, Europe’s far-right parties are aiming for big gains in elections to the European Parliament on June 6-9. A significant rightward tilt would thrust migration to the top of Europe’s political agenda in the coming years, and complicate progress on the bloc’s ambitious climate agenda. It would also serve as a warning signal to national governments by highlighting sinking support for leaders including France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Olaf Scholz.
The parliament is one of three main pillars of the European Union, and more than 370 million people are eligible to take part in the vote to choose its 720 lawmakers. Five years ago, in the last election, the Greens were riding high; this time, they’re likely to get trounced.