Populist Tide Sweeps Europe: Far-Right Parties Expected to Gain Ground in Upcoming European Parliament Elections

Marking a pivotal moment for the future of Europe, the European Parliament elections will take place on June 9. Across 20 countries, a total of 350 million people will have the right to vote in the European Union. The upcoming elections will determine the 720 deputies who will represent their countries in the European Parliament, with seat allocations based on population size.

The rise of far-right and right-wing populist parties is expected to significantly impact the results of these elections. This trend mirrors the growing influence of such parties in the domestic politics of EU member states like Hungary, Slovakia, and Italy, where they are currently in power or part of ruling coalitions.

Countries such as France, Austria, and Belgium are predicted to see success for Eurosceptic parties in the elections. These parties oppose further integration of EU countries and often take a stance against European support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The rise of these parties reflects a wider trend of political polarization and nationalism taking hold across Europe.