A new European Parliament is ready for swearing in, and it's as divided as its 28 member states. The centrist parties have suffered heavy losses. Far-right and far-left parties gained some ground. Where did the EU come from, and with this last election, where is it headed?

A new European Parliament is ready for swearing in, and it's as divided as its 28 member states. The centrist parties have suffered heavy losses. Far-right and far-left parties gained some ground. Where did the EU come from, and with this last election, where is it headed?

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The Take is a daily interview-driven international news podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal. Each episode focuses on conversations with journalists and people directly impacted by the news of the day, offering our listeners the context necessary to understand what's in the headlines.
With millions of global listens, it's clear the conversations we're having on The Take are worth hearing. And critics think so too. The show has won the Online Journalism Awards, the Signal Awards, Lovie Awards, and Anthem Awards, among others.