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on April 15, 2019 in World News

EU centrists set to lose MEP seats to Eurosceptics, Russia again accused of meddling

Anti-establishment Eurosceptic parties are preparing to make a splash during next month’s European Parliament election. But some see their rise as evidence of successful interference by Russia. The 750 MEP seats will be up for grabs in May, and various anti-establishment forces on either side of the political spectrum are forging alliances to gobble up the shares currently held by centrists. Adding to the confusion is Britain, which will take part in the election despite supposedly working hard to leave the EU. But for some European and international officials, the problem seems to be Russia secretly supporting Eurosceptics – not...

Anti-establishment Eurosceptic parties are preparing to make a splash during next month’s European Parliament election. But some see their rise as evidence of successful interference by Russia. The 750 MEP seats will be up for grabs in May, and...

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