Support for far-right parties has been growing across Europe, with radical right, populist parties now participating in coalition governments in Croatia, Czechia, Italy, and Finland. These parties are also leading in the polls in Austria, Belgium, France, and Germany.
A Guardian report from this year indicated that nearly a quarter of voters in Europe cast their ballots for far-right parties in their most recent national elections. This represents a fivefold increase in support since 1995.
While Germany's Alternative für Deutschland recently achieved a state election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, some far-right parties have experienced defeats, such as in the Netherlands, Hungary, and Sweden. However, their ideas and influence on mainstream politics are visible across the continent, particularly concerning immigration and law-and-order policies.
Upcoming crucial elections are scheduled to begin in Spain in November, followed by France, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Slovakia, Poland, and Italy next year.