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Resurgence of Hard-Right
Politics Sweeps Across the Globe
THE resurgence of hard-right politics is reshaping political like former U.S. President Donald Trump, Marine Le Pen in
landscapes worldwide, gaining momentum across Europe, France, and Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, the appeal of hard-
Latin America, and beyond. Once considered fringe, right- right politics remains potent. Even in cases where main-
wing movements are now ascending in power and popularity, stream leaders have succeeded, their popularity has waned,
with common themes such as opposition to immigration, creating opportunities for the far-right in subsequent elec-
concerns about inflation, and resistance to the escalating tion cycles.
costs of climate policies.
Noteworthy comebacks are seen in Trump’s enduring popu-
In Europe, nationalist and far-right parties are experi- larity, as highlighted by a recent CBS News/YouGov poll
encing growth in countries like Germany, France, Italy, showing him tied with President Biden for a hypothetical
the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, 2024 matchup. Marine Le Pen leverages Europe’s immigra-
Poland, Finland, and Sweden. Even in newer democracies tion crisis to regain prominence in France, while in Israel,
such as Portugal, Romania, and Spain, the emergence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s collaboration with the
significant nationalist parties is becoming evident. extreme right has reshaped the political landscape and trig-
gered a political crisis.
The trend extends to Latin America, where right-wing
populists are making significant inroads. In Argentina, As Netanyahu visits the U.S., where he is scheduled to meet
the self-described “anarcho-capitalist” Javier Milei gained with President Biden at the UN General Assembly, his alli-
attention, illustrating the global reach of hard-right ideolo- ance with the extreme right underscores the influence of
gies. Countries like Chile, Paraguay, and El Salvador are also hard-right forces.
witnessing the rise of right-wing populists, often empha-
sizing tough-on-crime messages. The global phenomenon of hard-right politics continues to
shape political narratives, posing challenges to more tradi-
Despite electoral setbacks for some prominent figures tional and centrist ideologies across various regions.
