The centre ‘may be holding’ but if the far right continues to win elections, the European project faces a rocky few years
Protesters against the far right in Hamburg. Olaf Scholz described the AfD’s election success in eastern Germany as ‘worrying’.Protesters against the far right in Hamburg. Olaf Scholz described the AfD’s election success in eastern Germany as ‘worrying’.Alternative für Deutschland’s stunning success in Germany’s regional elections was described as “bitter” and “worrying” by chancellor Olaf Scholz.
A fragmented EU with the radical right in the ascendancy will affect the most politically momentous decisions. Governments will also be under more pressure to curb migration – the issue that most unites radical and far-right parties.
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