Europe (Washington Insider Magazine) — Voters in Slovakia, Italy, and other European Union countries are casting their ballots this weekend to elect representatives to the European Parliament. Slovakia’s election is overshadowed by an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico, who recently returned to office after ending the country’s military support for Ukraine and opposing EU sanctions on Russia.
In Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right Brothers of Italy party is expected to gain significant ground, potentially shaping future European alliances. Voting continues across several other EU nations, with final results expected Sunday night when the 720 seats are decided.
