Seeking Local Perspectives: The Rise of the European Right

Hello,

I’m addressing this question specifically to those living in Europe. I'm keen to hear your on-the-ground perspectives regarding the social and political dynamics of your countries.

My core question is: Why are right-wing movements in Europe currently expanding their popular support base?

I'm particularly interested in your thoughts on these aspects:
External Influence: To what extent do distant figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk play a role in this trend?
The Role of Immigration: Are immigrants causing genuine, personal problems for ordinary citizens, or is this issue being magnified by media influence, as it often appears from afar
Future Outlook: How do you see the future? Do you anticipate the dismantling of international treaties, the abandonment of global trade and free markets, or potentially the start of a new phase of colonialism?

I look forward to reading your insights and opinions.

You've said it all! But the fact that no country can "fight" against USA and Israel decisions... The way that we treat people depending on their origin / culture (Palestinians and Ukranians), like we are racist supremacists... As Chomsky says: Powerful nations do what they want; the weak / "little" ones what they are told to do".

Maybe my words are a little offtopic & and confusing, but they can be seen as a reflection of the international chaos we are in...🤯😳

I dont know if I can also write in this forum or maybe only adults, but we had elections in my country and in the past it was the PVV who was the biggest and that is the far right party of Geert Wilders. BUTTT now D66 became the biggest and it is more for Europe and nature and more middle party than extreme right or left.

In my class we also voted but not REALLY bc you can only do that when you are 18 or older. And in my class it was split like half was for more right parties like PVV and Forum voor Democratie and they said the most important topic was immigration. And others said D66 and PvdA/Groen Links because of nature or other reasons. In the news they said the most important topics for people are: immigration, houses and living, security and nature. My dad says that taxes are maybe the most important topic and my mom normally does the same what my dad does for voting.