Voters across 20 European Union countries have embarked on the crucial task of electing the bloc’s next parliament, a process fraught with apprehensions over an anticipated shift to the political right. This potential change threatens to hinder the EU’s decision-making capabilities as it grapples with the ongoing war in Ukraine and a surge in anti-migrant sentiment.

The electoral process commenced on Thursday in the Netherlands, extending to other nations on Friday and Saturday. However, the majority of the votes are being cast today, with major EU players like France, Germany, Poland, and Spain opening their polls. Italy is conducting a second day of voting to help elect the 720 members of the European Parliament.

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