The main takeaways after the far right rocks European politics, sparking a snap election in France

A four-day election has shaken the European Union's parliament to its foundations. Hard right parties rocked ruling parties in France and Germany, the EU's main driving forces. France faces snap national elections in just three weeks. The party of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which has neo-fascist roots, won more than 28% of the national vote for the EU assembly, which would make it a key player in forming future alliances. Still, the center has held. Pro-European parties remain the biggest in the 27-nation bloc's assembly. But it will be harder to pass laws and do business there for the next five years. Environmentalist Greens and pro-business liberal groups suffered heavy defeats.