The European midterms matter too

The upcoming European midterms are significant as they involve the redistribution of positions in the European Parliament. Key questions include whether Roberta Metsola will remain president, the potential shift in collaboration with far-right parties, and the stability of the centrist coalition. Metsola's re-election seems likely despite informal agreements with social democrats. The rise of far-right influence complicates the political landscape, leading to an identity crisis within the center-right. The outcome of these midterms could impact the future of the coalition and the role of leftist parties, particularly with the potential loss of Pedro Sánchez in Spain, which may weaken the left's position in EU negotiations.