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Far-Right Surge Shakes European Political Landscape

Major gains for far-right parties prompt snap elections in France and Belgium, signaling a shift in voter priorities.

  • Far-right parties made significant gains in the latest European Parliament elections, challenging centrist and green parties.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron called for snap legislative elections after Marine Le Pen's National Rally outperformed his party.
  • Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo resigned following his party's poor performance, with right-wing parties leading the polls.
  • Germany's AfD and Italy's Brothers of Italy also saw notable increases in their vote shares.
  • The rise of the far-right reflects growing voter concerns over immigration and economic issues, overshadowing climate policies.
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