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European Parliament Left: Latest polls, election results and positions

Election Trend
6.4 %
±0.0 since the last election
Last Election
6.4 %
Election 2024 · 46 Seats
3-Month Trend
-0.5
Three months ago: 6.9 %
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The Left in the EU Parliament (GUE/NGL) is a coalition of socialist, communist, and eco-left parties. The group sees itself as a radical opposition to the EU's neoliberal agenda and advocates for a fundamental transformation of European institutions.

Values and Ideology
The group's foundation is built upon a sharp critique of capitalism and the vision of a "social Europe." They view the current EU structure as an elite-driven project that prioritises the free market over the well-being of its citizens. Their worldview is shaped by anti-fascism, pacifism, and the pursuit of radical redistribution. They believe the state – and a reformed EU – has a duty to fully secure public services and to curb private profit interests in strategic sectors.

Political Priorities
The agenda focuses on combating social inequality, poverty, and precarious employment. The group advocates for EU-wide minimum standards for wages and social security, alongside substantial taxation of large corporations and wealth. Their policies primarily target low-income earners, trade unions, and communities facing social hardship. Another core concern is a strictly civilian foreign policy: the group consistently rejects the militarisation of the EU and arms exports, instead advocating for diplomatic solutions and global solidarity.

Role in the Political System
Strategically, the group acts as a left-wing counterweight and a critical voice within the Parliament. They often use their position to deliver fundamental criticism of the EU treaties, which they see as an obstacle to social justice. While defending the rule of law, they remain sceptical of institutions like the European Commission or the ECB, citing a democratic deficit. Due to their heterogeneous composition – ranging from moderate reformers to orthodox Marxists – they constantly balance between substantive parliamentary work and extra-parliamentary activism.

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Left: Election results in European Parliament since 1945

2024 9 June 2024 Best result Vote share 6.4 % +0.9 Seats 46 +5 2019 26 May 2019 Worst result Vote share 5.5 % Seats 41
Left: Election results in European Parliament since 1945 2019: 5.5 %, 2024: 6.4 %

All elections since 1945 in which Left participated. Click a row to see election details.

Result of the Parliamentary election 2024 Historical election results at a glance

Left in government: the record since 1945

No government involvement to date

Left has not been involved in any government since 2026.

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