A far-right takeover of Europe is underway – what the consequences could be. The European Parliament is expected to have a solid right-wing majority for the first time since its direct election in 1979.
Experts warn that the “Green Deal”, open borders and support for the war in Ukraine may be in question. A strengthened far- right camp could also keep coordination of a common defense policy to a minimum in the face of looming threat from Vladimir Putin. The EU's flagship climate framework, which aims to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, is also at stake.