FRI-2G.510-1-ESIS2-02
AFTER DECADES OF LIBERAL POLICIES, EUROPE TAKES A SHIFT TO THE RIGHT
Abstract
The report analyzes the recent parliamentary results in European countries following the European Parliament elections. It focuses on far-right parties, which have gained power in mostof the European Union member states. After decades of liberal policies, the European elections have acted as a catalyst for early national parliamentary elections. Issues such as migration and aid to Ukraine have propelled far-right parties in Europe, bringing them convincingly back into leadership roles.
Keywords
elections, parliament, European Union, government, far-right
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