Populist, far-right parties have won record support in this year's European Parliament elections, early exit polls indicated Sunday.
The center-right European People's Party (EPP) is once again projected to win the most parliamentary seats, with a marginally bigger majority than before.
The projection is based on exit polls, national estimates and pre-election polling data, and follows a four-day, EU-wide vote.
The European Parliament, which is responsible for deciding EU laws and budgets, is the only directed elected institution within the bloc.
It is made up of Members of European Parliament (MEPs), who are elected by each member state and come together to form European party groups.
Organizations:
Populist, European Conservatives, European People's Party, EPP, Europe, Greens, European Free Alliance, EU