The far-right has made significant strides in Germany’s recent parliamentary elections, mirroring a wider trend of rising right-wing politics across Europe. In this video, the European Newsroom delves into this phenomenon and its implications for policymaking within the European Union.
Brussels – In the elections held on February 23 in Germany, the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party saw its vote share double to 20.8 percent, establishing itself as the dominant party across all five former East German regions.
This marks a notable shift in Germany’s political landscape, but it’s not an isolated incident; the trend towards the right is evident in several EU member states as well.
Far-right parties are currently leading government coalitions in Italy, Hungary, and the Netherlands, and they also support administrations in Sweden and Finland. If elections were held today, late February, far-right parties would likely secure the largest share of votes in both France and Austria, while finishing second in at least five other countries.
This political realignment has had a significant effect on EU policies, particularly regarding migration. Policies that were once deemed extreme have now entered the mainstream discourse, regardless of whether the far-right parties are in government or opposition.
The European Newsroom’s video investigates the rise of extremism in Germany and across the EU, examining how this growing influence is shaping the political landscape.
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