How will nationalists push their agenda in Europe?
The far-right makes gains after the European Parliament elections but not the clean sweep some had feared.
European voters have dealt a blow to traditional centrist politics, with far-right and far-left parties making significant gains in the European Parliament elections.
A surge in support for liberal and green parties means pro-European Union politicians will maintain their majority in the 751-seat parliament.
But far-right and nationalist wins in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and Poland give Eurosceptic parties control of a quarter of the seats for the first time.
The far-right’s gains were fewer than expected and won’t dramatically change the balance of power, but leave the European Parliament more fragmented than ever.
As pro-EU parties retain their majority, what do the results mean for nationalists in the divided parliament?
Presenter: Barbara Serra
Guests:
Nina Schick – author and political commentator
Tony Travers – professor, School of Public Policy, London School of Economics
Thorsten Benner – cofounder and director, Global Public Policy Institute