Trump may be toxic and Orbán is gone, but Europe’s far right is not in decline | Cas Mudde
Summary
Viktor Orbán lost the recent Hungarian election, which some see as a sign of the far right declining in Europe. However, far-right parties still hold power or lead in many countries, and their ideas remain common in politics. President Donald Trump is currently seen as a problem for the far right in Europe, but his influence can change depending on the political situation.Key Facts
- Viktor Orbán was in power in Hungary for 16 years before losing the recent election.
- Orbán’s defeat was mainly due to economic problems and corruption claims, not a rejection of his far-right policies.
- Petér Magyar, Orbán’s successor, supports similar anti-immigration views.
- Far-right parties remain in government in countries like Czechia and Italy and lead polls in Austria and France.
- The European People’s Party (center-right) is working with far-right parties to pass laws in the European Parliament.
- Far-right ideas have become more normal in European politics, influencing issues like immigration and climate policy.
- President Trump’s current actions, like threatening NATO and trade tariffs, make him less popular with European far-right parties.
- Trump’s influence with the far right could grow if he emphasizes anti-establishment and immigration themes.
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