Europe’s political centre holds in weekend of elections
aljazeera.comPublished: 5/19/2025
Summary
In a historic race, European nations held snap elections on Super Sunday, with Romania's presidential run-off seen as crucial for NATO, Poland's pivotal parliamentary vote poised to determine government stability amid tight margins, and Portugal witnessing a centre-right alliance victory despite a surge in far-right support. The region's political balance remains uncertain, raising questions about whether Europe's center is holding and if these results offer respite from populist trends.