After more than four years of left-wing leadership, Greece's government is now under the control of a conservative party. But the lingering effects of the long Greek economic crisis will dampen the incoming administration's pro-business ambitions.
Significant negotiations will probably take place in the coming days to make sure that Continental lawmakers ratify the nominations for the top spots in the European Union.
Greece's next government will inherit an economy still reeling from the aftermath of a decadeslong crisis, delaying its recovery.
The European Commission has proposed an excessive deficit procedure against Italy, leaving Rome to go back to the drawing board to evade additional austerity measures.
Rome has so far avoided Continental sanction for its expansive budgetary policies, but Brussels' patience may be wearing thin.
As expected, the April 28 vote resulted in a fragmented parliament, requiring an alliance of several parties to form a government.
On the eve of European elections, France's president is staking out the middle ground between economic reforms and vote-pleasing initiatives.
No matter who wins the April 28 elections, the next administration in Madrid will have to find a way to deal with these issues.
After major social unrest forced France to put its reforms on the back burner, the country's president is considering just how he'll implement his agenda.
The long-term policy implications of the upcoming parliamentary elections will make them one of the most important political events in Europe in 2019.
