"The Rightward Shift: Clues from a Quiet Dutch Village"
Economic and cultural anxieties have fueled a surge to the far right in the Netherlands, with nearly three-quarters of voters in Sint Willebrord choosing a virulently anti-migrant, anti-Muslim party. This trend is reflective of a broader shift across Europe, with far-right parties gaining momentum and potentially reshaping the continent. Rising costs, immigration, and a decline in living standards have contributed to the appeal of populist rhetoric, leading to concerns about the normalization of far-right politics and its potential impact on the upcoming EU parliamentary election.