Upcoming European polls will decide the fate of EU issues. - Social Democratic Party (SPD) suffers setbacks in the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia; only Herne continues to be under their control.
The North Rhine-Westphalia SPD will likely face more losses in the Ruhr area following the recent European election. Unofficial findings indicate that the Social Democrats secured first-place victories merely in districts with independent cities of Herne, with 23.9% of the votes. The CDU was not far behind at 23.7%. In the industrial cities of Duisburg, Gelsenkirchen, Bottrop, and Oberhausen, the CDU managed to surpass the SPD.
Similarly, the Greens, who previously boasted strong results, have lost their leading spot in multiple cities. In Dortmund, Wuppertal, Bielefeld, and Bonn, the CDU superceded the Greens. However, in Cologne, the most populous city in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Greens remained at the top with 24.3%, albeit with some losses. Nonetheless, the CDU emerged victorious in the other significant cities throughout the state.
Concerning voter turnout, election results, European elections in Germany, and IT.NRW, information can be found on the Wahl-Dashboard IT.NRW, while the state election commissioner of North Rhine-Westphalia released preliminary results for the North Rhine-Westphalia 2024 elections.
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The SPD's struggle in the European elections extends beyond the Ruhr area, as they also face challenges in other regions of North Rhine-Westphalia. Despite the CDU's success in cities like Duisburg and Gelsenkirchen, the SPD maintains its control in Dortmund. The upcoming North Rhine-Westphalia 2024 elections might provide a different scenario, as historical data and trends may shift the political landscape. The steel industry, a significant sector in the Ruhr area, could potentially influence the voters' decisions in the future. The European elections results in North Rhine-Westphalia have highlighted the CDU's strength in the Ruhr region, leaving the SPD seeking opportunities to regain momentum. Despite the EU's concerns, North Rhine-Westphalia continues to be a key player in the EU political landscape, with cities like Düsseldorf and Herne playing vital roles in shaping EU policies.
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