Only the beginning? German far-right's breakthrough shakes Europe to its core
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Europe faces an accelerating surge in far-right political influence as Sweden prepares for crucial elections next week, while far-right formations top polling in France's upcoming presidential race. The rapid spread of these parties raises pressing questions about mainstream parties' ability to reclaim voters against a tide of Moscow-backed and populist movements.
Will Sunday’s further fuel the momentum of the far-right in places like Sweden which votes next Sunday or here in France where the far-right’s the odds on favorite in next spring’s presidential election? Here you see the president of Marine Le Pen’s party Jordan Bardella who after dropping in on Nigel Farage Reform UK party was invited to speak to Italian business leaders at a weekend forum. A further normalization of parties that once seemed fringe?
As for the mainstream, be it France or Germany, what’s it got to offer to win back voters from MAGA and Putin-backed formations? You might ask which of Germany’s Friedrich Merz or the outgoing Emmanuel Macron is on shakier ground?
Produced by François Picard, Andrew Hilliar, Juliette Laffont, Ilayda Habip, Charles Wente.
As for the mainstream, be it France or Germany, what’s it got to offer to win back voters from MAGA and Putin-backed formations? You might ask which of Germany’s Friedrich Merz or the outgoing Emmanuel Macron is on shakier ground?
Produced by François Picard, Andrew Hilliar, Juliette Laffont, Ilayda Habip, Charles Wente.
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