EPISODE · Jan 9, 2024 · 13 MIN
The far-right on the rise ahead of EU elections in June
from The Greek Current · host Hellenic Leaders
As Europeans prepare to head to the polls in June to vote for the European Parliament, there is a growing concern as far-right parties are making gains across the continent. We have seen far right candidates win elections in the Netherlands, while France’s National Rally and the German Alternative for Germany are gaining in popularity amid concerns over migration and inflation. Alexandra Voudouri, Kathimerini's Brussels correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to look at what’s at stake this year in Europe’s elections, and whether this growing support for the far-right could turn into a political tsunami by June.Read Alexandra Voudouri’s latest for Kathimerini: Κινδυνεύει η Ε.E. από ακροδεξιό «τσουνάμι»;You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Visualizing 2024: Trends to WatchMake or break for the EU? Europeans vote in June with far right on the riseEU elections could be major turning point for Europe's far-rightPM vows to accelerate reforms in meeting with cabinetPM champions Greece’s success in curbing irregular migrationEU Commissioner Johansson stresses need for migrants to address EU’s labor shortage
What this episode covers
Alexandra Voudouri, Kathimerini's Brussels correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to look at what’s at stake this year in the European-wide elections for European Parliament in June, and and break down whether the concerning growing support for the far-right we are seeing could turn into a political tsunami.
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