The rise of the far right in Europe

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While nationalist ideas were a recurring theme in politics across Europe, increasing levels of support for far-right groups in politics is something that has been witnessed recently. In many cases, these groups are effectively asserting themselves in domestic politics, with their radical ideas being shared and taken into account in the political discourse of the state.
In Germany, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) enjoys wide support. Recent events in German politics have been prompted by the far-right response to the restrictions imposed due to Covid-19. The far right has gained momentum in recent years and many have been involved in a discussion of the various factors that could be responsible for it. The AfD has also been associated with anti-immigrant activities and
Other examples of far-right parties that have gained popular support in domestic politics across Europe include – the Swedish Democrats (SD) in Sweden, the Conservative People’s Party of Estonia (EKRE) in Estonia and the
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