Over the past two decades, Europe’s political landscape has been transformed. What seemed unthinkable just fifteen years ago—that formations of the so-called “New Right” would become the leading political force in voting intentions across several countries—is now a reality. According to recent polls, parties such as VOX in Spain, Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in Germany, Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs (FPÖ) in Austria, Rassemblement National (RN) in France, and Reform UK in Britain are topping voter preferences, both overall and, most significantly, among younger voters.
What is driving this? First and foremost, mass, uncontrolled immigration has set off a Europe-wide revolt. Fears of cultural loss and EU overreach are driving calls to take back sovereignty and close the borders. Rising crime, growing lack of safety in once peaceful neighborhoods, and an increase in offences such as sexual assaults have deeply resonated with an electorate that finds no effective responses from traditional parties.
