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European socialists elect Nicolas Schmit as lead candidate to face off against Ursula von der Leyen

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European socialists elect Nicolas Schmit as lead candidate to face off against Ursula von der Leyen

European socialists elect Nicolas Schmit as lead candidate to face off against Ursula von der Leyen

The Party of European Socialists (PES) has elected Nicolas Schmit as its lead candidate for the EU elections amid worries of a far-right surge.


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European Union European Union Political and economic union of 27 states

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