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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, secured the most votes in the recent European Parliament elections, emerging as a key national leader in the expanding minority forces within the EU. Meloni, initially a Eurosceptic, shifted towards cooperation after receiving EU's 200 billion euro recovery funds during the pandemic. Ursula von der Leyen, head of the mainstream European People's Party, maintained the largest party status in the election but may need to collaborate with the surging far-right bloc in future legislation. French far-right National Rally gained the most seats in France, prompting President Macron to consider dissolution of parliament. National Rally leader Marine Le Pen aims to challenge for presidency if they win majority, facing off against Macron's party leader Jordan Bardella. Collaboration between Meloni and far-right Le Pen could impact EU's future integration, immigration, and energy transitions.
Source: YAHOO