Europe caught between liberal centrism and populist surge
Europe stands at a historic crossroads as national elections in Germany, France, Poland and Hungary determine whether liberal centrism or populist nationalism will dominate.
This shift traces back to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a turning point ending post-Cold War complacency . With China’s assertiveness and U.S. unpredictability under Trump, call grow louder for strategic autonomy.
Internally, populist right-wing parties campaign against immigration and EU integration, while centrists fight to safeguard EU unity and democratic norms.
Demographic strains, economic instability, and cultural debates are intensifying polarization. Europe’s future, analysts suggest, hinges on upcoming elections and whether it can chart a unified, independent course.
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