The European People’s Party (EPP), a political party in the European Union (EU), holds both conservative and liberal positions while supporting the expansion of the EU and deepening integration among its members. Led by German politician Manfred Weber, EPP is one of the oldest political parties in the EU.
In 2019, elections for the European Parliament will be held in all 28 member states, with 705 members being elected to represent approximately 448 million citizens. Seats in the parliament are allocated based on each country’s population size. In some countries, constituencies are divided, while others function as one constituency.
The upcoming elections are crucial as various political forces must unite to address challenges such as the Ukrainian issue. In France, it is projected that far-right parties will do well, while President Macron’s party may face defeat. Similarly, in Spain, the EPP is predicted to win but socialists led by Prime Minister Sánchez are close behind. Across Europe, there is a noticeable shift to the right, with far-right parties gaining support.
Poland presents a unique political landscape where center-left and left parties are almost non-existent. The election is expected to be between Prime Minister Morski’s coalition and ultra-conservatives; PiS party leads in polls.
