Europe Confronts the Far-Right Surge
Europe is grappling with a resurgence of far-right politics that threatens to reshape its institutions and policies. Across the continent, populist movements are capitalizing on economic insecurity, migration fears, and Naga169 terpercaya cultural polarization.
In France, Marine Le Pen’s National Rally continues to gain ground, challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition. In Germany, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reached record polling numbers, particularly in eastern states. Italy and the Netherlands are already governed by right-wing coalitions emphasizing nationalism and tighter border control.
The European Union faces the daunting task of balancing unity with the growing skepticism of supranational governance. Brussels’ climate and migration policies have become lightning rods for populist anger, while disinformation campaigns — often linked to Russian media operations — amplify divisions.
Experts warn that the far-right’s normalization could alter Europe’s stance on Ukraine, NATO, and even internal rule-of-law mechanisms. “This is no longer a fringe phenomenon,” says political scientist Cas Mudde. “It’s a mainstream shift with continental consequences.”
As European elections approach, the debate is not only about ideology but the future of liberal democracy itself. The continent that once defined the postwar democratic model now faces its most serious internal test in decades.