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How Macron is courting support beyond his party

French President Emmanuel Macron has presented his strategy for the parliamentary election campaign. His party is ready to take on social democrats, representatives of the "Gaullist right" and environmentalists. Gabriel Attal is leading the campaign.

By Claire Stam

Transfer market: How many MEPs the ECR has gained

The Conservative Group (ECR) can report its first gains shortly after the European elections. Four MEPs applied for membership at the group's first meeting. The group now has a total of 77 members.

By Markus Grabitz

Top jobs: Why Monday will be exciting

The heads of state and government will meet on Monday. Chancellor Scholz wants to put together a package for the personnel restructuring of the EU at the meeting. Negotiations between the EPP, S D and Renew on the content of a political agreement could then begin.

By Markus Grabitz

6 scenarios for the future of the right in the EP

Europe's right is making significant gains in the European elections. But success does not necessarily unite. Political scientist Manuel Müller runs through various scenarios for Table.Briefings – and assesses how likely a large right-wing group is, among other things.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Top jobs: Why all eyes are now on the Council

Parliament President Metsola is to remind the heads of state and government of the Top Candidate Principle. This was decided by the parliamentary group leaders at their first meeting after the election. Negotiations on the formation of an informal coalition cannot begin until Tuesday at the earliest.

By Markus Grabitz