Name: What’s behind the rise of far right politics in Europe
Uploaded: 2025-09-02T14:59:53Z
Duration: 9 min 15 s
Description: Far-right parties are gaining popularity worldwide. Why is that? Political researcher Daphne Halikiopoulou reveals how rising leaders tap into people’s economic insecurities and distrust of institutions in order to cleverly rebrand their right-wing policies.

Far-right parties are gaining popularity worldwide. Why is that? Political researcher Daphne Halikiopoulou reveals how rising leaders tap into people’s economic insecurities and distrust of institutions in order to cleverly rebrand their right-wing policies.

What’s behind the rise of far right politics in Europe

Far-right parties are rising across Europe, with some now holding government power in places like Italy and Hungary. A third of their voters do not cite immigration as a concern, revealing that cultural anxieties alone do not explain the trend. Instead, these movements tap into economic insecurities, distrust of institutions, and resentment over environmental policies. Their rebranding as defenders of liberal values allows them to attract broader support and escape the stigma of extremism.

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Daphne Halikiopoulou: What’s behind the rise of far right politics in Europe