In the latest University of Birmingham video analysis on the June 8 UK General Election, Sotirios Zartaloudis explains why much of Europe and the world is paying little attention to the campaign.

TOP PHOTO: UK Prime Minister Theresa May

Most European nations are silent or indifferent about the UK elections because they assume, whatever happens, the scenario is almost written about Britain and the EU.

Globally, the election does not feature much, for example, in US outlets. It seems that Europe is no longer high on the agenda anymore.

This is both a blessing and a curse.