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Look again – there’s more to Europe’s election trends than far-right success

Look again – there’s more to Europe’s election trends than far-right success

Germany held three regional elections this month and, although each of them had a unique result, much of the media and political commentary reduced...

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The Guardian

Cas Mudde

Sweden’s far right is down, but not yet out. Left and centre leaders must seize this opportunity

After the previous Swedish general election, in 2022, the leaders of the two biggest Swedish parties made a risky decision. Jimmie Åkesson, the...

15.09.2026 20

The Guardian

Cas Mudde

The AfD’s win in Germany is a dark day for Europe. Time is running out to stop the far right

The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) narrowly failed to secure an outright majority in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt. But nobody should...

07.09.2026 30

The Guardian

Cas Mudde

Trump may be a liability and Orbán is gone, but Europe’s far right is not in decline

Viktor Orbán’s crushing defeat in last month’s Hungarian election has led to an outbreak of democratic optimism. Across the globe, democrats are...

07.05.2026 20

The Guardian

Cas Mudde

The US is not just Europe’s unwilling ally, but an adversary steeped in far-right ideology

10.12.2025 150

The Guardian

Cas Mudde

The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark

22.11.2025 70

The Guardian

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Geert Wilders failed in government, but the far right retains its grip on the Netherlands

27.10.2025 30

The Guardian

Cas Mudde

After the far-right mass rally in London, Britain must learn lessons from abroad – and fast

19.09.2025 30

The Guardian

Cas Mudde

Why is Trump deploying national guard troops to Washington DC?

13.08.2025 40

The Guardian

Cas Mudde