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The Rise and Fall of Right-Wing Populism in Europe: A Year in Review

The political landscape across Europe has seen significant shifts in recent years, particularly in the context of the European Parliament elections approaching last year. With the rising popularity of Trump’s MAGA movement in the United States, right-wing populists and radicals across Europe were also experiencing a surge in support. The sentiment that this was their moment—signifying a movement beyond isolated victories—was palpable. Conservative parties considered too extremist for the mainstream began to garner significant polling numbers, with figures like Marine Le Pen in France even leading her country's presidential race leading up to the 2027 elections.