Far-right parties set to surge at the European Parliament elections

The European elections represent a crucial juncture in the continent's political landscape, and a potential reshaping of the European Parliament.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has suggested that herself and the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, could join forces in a new alliance.

The potential move threatens European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, as centre-left parties warn they would not support her bid for a second term if it entailed the backing of hard-right parties.

The rise of far-right parties poses a challenge to the traditional centre-right and centre-left parties, which have dominated European politics for decades.

Far-right parties could make significant gains, threatening the established order.

These parties have capitalised on populist sentiments fuelled by issues such as immigration, nationalism, and economic discontent.

With voter disillusionment on the rise and populist rhetoric resonating with many, there is a real possibility that far-right parties could seize power in several European countries, reshaping the political landscape for years to come.

[daniellebcooper]

'Far -right'....someone who uses common sense, knows that everyone starts as equals but becomes different, loves their country, and appreciates western society.

[daveo]

Bear in mind that 'Far-right' means anyone not on the hard or far left.

[scottmallender]

No welfare for non citizens, bottom line…

[rosebud]

They are not far right, they are centre right. The labels”far right” is used to try to discredit them.

[alexisl]

It makes sense that every country has a right to defend their culture from foreign influences.

[mikelee]

Why do you call these parties "far right"? the things that they are talking about are MODERATE at best. They hold positions that would have been considered center-left only a decade ago.

[AndyKing-xy]

Far right my arse 😅 just normal people who’ve had enough of globalists! The fight back has begun 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[Cobunnydan]

Anyone who disagrees with the establishment is "far right".

[elichabassol]

Everything looks far-right when you're far-left.

[albertinsinger]

It’s is better to be Far Right than Far Wrong.

[craigharris]

Can you just STOP calling normal people " far right" ??

[mrpipspoppersv]

National Conservativism is a good direction for the EU. The EU been far left does not work.

[SKAC]

Why always 'far right'? Is anyone with non-leftist views ever just 'right' or 'near right' or 'moderate'?

[GlynRyles]

Anyone not left leaning is now identified as being "far right" as if it's some kind of slur. I'm consider myself more centrist, but sign me up to the "far right" please, I'll take that anyday over what I've seen from the left recently.

[KIA-MIA-POW]

Currently, and given the lunacy of the socialist left, many would quite freely welcome the title of being of the "far right".
Just like "racist" it's a badge worn with pride!

[european_nationalist-EN]

Stop calling them as "far-right", they are normal, friendly and just right-wing.

[Rumilovers]

Standing up for Europe is always right.🎉🎉

[chamberpot]

Not 'far right', just right.

[woff]

It's really annoying to hear their use of terms like 'far right' and 'populist'.

[nicoleweissman]

All together to fight the cancer métastase that is Islam