Liberal Europe is turning right in 2026!

For many decades, Eurocentric writing has been focused on criticising Nazism and Fascism, labelling those as far-right-wing extremists. Now the major European economies are starting to taste their own medicine. The rising costs, mainly of energy, finance and insurance, and the job challenges have belied the comfortable living expectations of European citizens that they have been used to. This prompted political parties to bring to fore immigration policies and immigrants. The years of the 2020s have witnessed rising popularity for nationalist movements in many European countries.

AFD in Germany and ‘Reform UK’ in the UK are two prominent parties on the national scene. AFD polled a historic high of 44% in the state election of September 2026, winning many important seats. Although it fell short of a complete majority, it secured the Speaker’s post in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. In UK local elections, ‘Reform UK’ captured major councils, including Essex and Sunderland. ‘Restore Britain’ is another right-winger that is gaining popularity, although no major wins so far.

In France and Italy similar Right-wing political fronts are taking shape. Recent ongoing protests in France indicate increased polarisation in France, widening the gap between Far-Left and Far-Right ideological orientations. The economic difficulties and social unrest are likely to result in tilt towards far-right popularity, becoming ultra-conservative. In Italy, the ‘National Future’ party led by Roberto Vannacci is gaining strength. His party is likely to offer a tough challenge to incumbent Prime Minister Meloni in the upcoming election next year.

Overall, the populace of four dominant European countries is showing discontent with the government policies of this decade. Spain is not lagging; the November 2026 general elections are likely to show major wins for right-wing ideology.

The economic and political liberal movement in Europe accelerated after WWII. Eurocentric views became influential and were adopted by many Asian countries, though with adjustments to preserve Asian traditions and cultures. Now Europe is changing its colours from the liberal Europe that the world recognised.

‘Deportation’ is political plank in UK while Italian party has coined the term ‘Reimmigration’.