EU faces unprecedented right-wing coalition as elections loom across member states
A column warns that, for the first time since the 1950s, the European Union is confronting a coordinated right-wing bloc aiming to reshape its core principles ahead of a series of national elections.
In this commentary, the writer argues that the European Union is confronting an unprecedented alliance of right-wing parties seeking to alter its foundational values, a situation not seen since the 1950s. External pressures are highlighted, citing the United States under Donald Trump, Russia under Vladimir Putin, China under Xi Jinping and Turkey under Recep Tayyip Erdogan as complicating factors. Domestically, Spain, France, Poland and Italy are slated for significant elections before the end of the 2027 cycle, with Bulgaria, Greece, Slovakia and Slovenia also preparing votes that carry strategic weight.
The author points out that Germany may experience regional elections that could allow the AfD to make further gains. This convergence of right-wing momentum across multiple countries is portrayed as a high-risk electoral super-cycle for the EU.
Why it matters
A coordinated right-wing surge could fundamentally change the EU's political direction and its response to global challenges.
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