Decoding the Surge of Europe’s Far-Right Movements

The European Parliament elections last month prominently highlighted the ongoing phenomenon of weakening centrist politics and the rise of far-right parties in Europe.
Although they did not secure an absolute majority in the European Parliament, far-right parties emerged as front-runners in countries such as Austria, Belgium, Czechia, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Bulgaria, Poland, and Slovakia. They increased their vote shares significantly in other countries as well. They gained significant seats in the European Parliament and significant leverage in shaping European Union policies.