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Rise of Extreme Politics in the EU
Analysis of the rise of far-right and far-left parties in the EU, their stances on key geopolitical issues, and the challenges for mainstream parties.
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PoliticsElectionsGeopoliticsEuropean UnionEuropeExtremism
European Conservatives And Reformists (Ecr)Europe Of Sovereign Nations (Esn)Patriots For EuropePolitical Capital InstituteEuropean Parliament
Giorgia MeloniJarosław KaczyńskiJordan BardellaViktor OrbanSahra Wagenknecht
- What is the current state of extreme politics in the EU?
- Radical, far-right, and anti-establishment parties have made significant gains in the EU, challenging the center-ground's dominance and forcing engagement on key issues like migration.
- How do different extremist groups in the EU Parliament view Russia and China?
- The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) are the most critical of Russia and China among extremist groups, while the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) is more authoritarian-friendly and pro-China.
- What are the voting patterns of extremist groups on issues like the Ukraine war?
- The Patriots group is divided on Russia, showing a possible convergence towards a pro-Russian stance, while the Left group is also divided on issues like support for Ukraine.
- What challenges do mainstream parties face in countering the rise of extreme politics?
- Mainstream parties haven't found a solution to counter the rise of extreme politics, and pro-Russian and pro-Chinese sentiment continues to spread; success will require navigating the complex network of votes in the European Parliament.
- Is there potential for cooperation among different political groups in the EU Parliament?
- Despite internal divisions, there is potential for cooperation across the political spectrum in the EU parliament, particularly against China's assertiveness and on the Ukraine war.