Far right surge alarms Europe

The Left won Berlin's state election while the far-right Alternative for Germany won in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, outcomes that signaled an antiestablishment surge and unnerved European centrists.

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Project Syndicate

Post-Liberal Europe?

Another victory for the far right in a German state election has confirmed European liberals' worst fears. With many critical European elections approaching in 2027, debates about the proper limits of popular sovereignty and other fundamental tenets of liberalism are now of paramount importance

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Politico Europe

Nothing ‘to be ashamed of’: EU center right clashes with Socialists over far-right votes

"On some issues, I think that they are relatively sane, " says top center-right Finnish lawmaker of far-right parties.

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Der Standard

Germany's Merz weakness harms Europe on the world stage

The EU's most powerful country is completely preoccupied with itself. The major victories of the far right and radical left are unsettling partners across Europe.

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Le Monde

Is the far-right really gaining ground everywhere in Europe?

For a long time marginalized after World War II, the far right has reemerged as a key electoral force in the European political landscape. But is this surge as broad as it seems? An overview of its scores, advances and retreats.