World · 24 June 2026

European voters: 23% now back far-right

This marks a nearly fivefold increase since 1995, with support climbing sharply over the last three years. Political scientists in 31 countries found more than 23% of Europeans voted for far-right parties in recent national elections. The research, led by Matthijs Rooduijn, also shows almost 30% of Europeans now vote for anti-establishment parties.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 June 2026 at 14:24

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