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What to expect from elections in Europe this year

In a busy election calendar this year, the focus will be on the rise of populist and euro-sceptic parties. Elections for the European Parliament in May are the most high profile event, but there will also be national elections in Belgium, Portugal, Greece and perhaps Italy and Spain, as well as regional elections in Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. This Update explains what’s at stake.

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