Daniel Kotecký: The far-right in Europe agrees on issues like migration or the Green Deal, but is divided by the issue of Ukraine

Thursday, Jun 6, 2024

Denik Referendum

Analysis shows European far-right parties share common themes like stopping immigration and cutting EU bureaucracy.

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Analysis of election programs from fourteen significant far-right parties across Europe reveals common themes, such as stopping immigration, ending European bureaucracy, and abandoning the Green Deal. While these core issues align, differences exist regarding strategic approaches and intensity. The main dividing factor among radical populist right-wing parties is their stance on supporting Ukraine and relations with the Russian Federation. Experts predict a significant increase in mandates for far-right parties within the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) and Identity and Democracy (ID) groups, potentially surpassing the traditional second-largest center-left group. Regarding the EU, nearly all these parties criticize excessive bureaucracy and lack of transparency, with some demanding its reduction. However, disagreements arise over the extent to which the EU is reformable; for instance, Germany’s AfD calls for outright dissolution of the EU, while Czech Svoboda a přímá demokracie advocates for a membership referendum, envisioning future cooperation among sovereign nations.

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