Story perspectives

European Parliament Shifts Right Amid Rising Pro-Kremlin Influence

11/24/2025

Summary

Story summary

The European Parliament shifted rightward after the June 2024 elections as conservative and nationalist parties formed new groups.
Voting patterns show a growing bloc opposing resolutions on Russia and Ukraine, with 84 voting against and 62 abstaining.
The far-right Rassemblement National (RN) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) increased their pro-Kremlin votes.
The ranking of pro-Kremlin MEPs includes far-right and hard-left members showing Kremlin influence.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 European Parliament elections, held from May 22-25, saw a notable rise in populist parties, with the European People's Party securing 221 seats. This shift stemmed from public discontent over the EU's economic management and immigration policies, mirroring current trends of nationalist opposition to EU resolutions on Russia and Ukraine, indicating a fragmentation of European politics and growing pro-Kremlin sentiments.

1 of 2

Story summary

The European Parliament shifted rightward after the June 2024 elections as conservative and nationalist parties formed new groups.
Voting patterns show a growing bloc opposing resolutions on Russia and Ukraine, with 84 voting against and 62 abstaining.
The far-right Rassemblement National (RN) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) increased their pro-Kremlin votes.
The ranking of pro-Kremlin MEPs includes far-right and hard-left members showing Kremlin influence.

1 / 2