EU parliament`s centrist coalition set to lose majority, poll finds
(The Guardian Belgium)

European People´s party and Socialists & Democrats have run parliament for 40 yearsThe `grand coalition` of centre-right and centre-left that has run the European parliament for 40 years is set to lose its majority for the first time following elections in May, according to the institution´s internal forecasts.The centre-right European People´s party and centre-left Socialists & Democrats have long called the shots in the EU parliament, but polls suggest the two big groups will win only 45% of seats, down from 53%. Related: How rising populism could shake up European elections Related: Europe´s democrats must unite to prevent a far-right takeover | Natalie Nougayrède Continue reading...