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Far-Right Parties Struggle in European Election Setbacks

3/24/2026

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Far-right parties faced setbacks in elections across France, Italy, and Slovenia.
In France, centrist and left-leaning forces won key victories in major cities.
In Slovenia, liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob narrowly defeated Janez Jansa.
Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy, saw her reforms rejected in a referendum, weakening her position.
Analysts warn against oversimplifying these results.

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Story summary

Far-right parties faced setbacks in elections across France, Italy, and Slovenia.
In France, centrist and left-leaning forces won key victories in major cities.
In Slovenia, liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob narrowly defeated Janez Jansa.
Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy, saw her reforms rejected in a referendum, weakening her position.
Analysts warn against oversimplifying these results.