From June 6 to 9, over 185 million citizens from the European Union’s 27 member states voted for candidates to serve a five-year term in the European Parliament, the legislative branch of the political bloc. This pivotal event will shape the political direction of the EU for five years, including the future of crypto and blockchain. The election results are mixed: The Christian Democrats won 10 seats, the Social Democrats lost only four seats, and the pro-business Renew Europe Group lost 23 seats. The Greens lost 18 seats, while far-right parties made notable gains. Cointelegraph reviewed the election manifestos of