European elections with a German accent

The article analyzes the results of the elections to the European Parliament and their consequences for the future foreign policy of the EU towards Russia and Ukraine. The author considers the EU as one of the global centers of power, which position determines not only the development of the Ukrainian conflict, but also the future world order. From the point of view of Russian interests, it is very important to understand which party and political forces will influence decision-making in the European Union in the next five years. The author dwells in detail on the analysis of the alignment of political forces in the European Parliament after the 2024 elections, the role of right-wing parties, and their positions on the Ukrainian issue. It reveals the dilemma of the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and her basic principles in the choice of allies. Considerable attention is paid to the analysis of the EU's foreign policy strategy and an expert assessment of future relations with the United States. It considers ow the election of the US president on November 5, 2024 will affect the distribution of roles within the collective West, and what task, in this regard, the leader of the EU Germany sets for itself. The author studies the current papers of leading German think tanks, their forecasts, statements by the ruling elite of Germany, and representatives of the opposition. The article assesses the chances of the far-right Alternative for Germany and the left-wing Sarah Wagenknecht Union to influence federal policy.