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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Portugal's General Election: Tight Race as Populist Support Surges"

An exit poll in Portugal's general election suggests a close race between the center-right Democratic Alliance and the center-left Socialist Party, with a predicted surge in support for the radical right populist party Chega. The potential rise of Chega, which advocates for national sovereignty and tougher law enforcement, poses a challenge to the traditional two-party system. The election was triggered by graft scandals and public discontent over low wages, high living costs, a housing crisis, and healthcare issues. The outcome could reshape the country's political landscape and government coalition dynamics.

via ABC News|

#election #exit-poll #mainstream-parties

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Portugal Election: Voters Navigate Corruption and Far-Right Influence at the Polls"

Portugal is holding a general election amid corruption scandals and economic hardship, with mainstream parties facing public discontent and the rise of a radical right populist party, Chega. The election comes as the country grapples with low wages, high living costs, a housing crisis, and failings in public healthcare. The outcome could see a political shift to the right, with Chega potentially becoming the third most-voted party and even playing a role in forming a government coalition. The election is seen as crucial in the face of growing hard-right movements across the European Union.

via The Associated Press|

#economic-hardship #general-election #mainstream-parties

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Corruption and Far-Right Rise Loom Over Portugal's 2024 Election"

Portugal's early general election is overshadowed by corruption scandals, potentially favoring the rise of a populist party as the center-left Socialist Party and center-right Social Democratic Party vie for power amidst public disenchantment with the political class. The scandals have implicated high-ranking officials, including the Prime Minister, and have fueled uncertainty over potential parliamentary alliances. The populist party, Chega!, has gained momentum with its anti-corruption platform and could play a significant role in the election outcome, while hot-button issues like climate change and migration have been largely absent from the campaign.

via The Associated Press|

#corruption-scandals #general-election #mainstream-parties

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

The Normalization of the Far Right: Urgent Action Required by Mainstream Parties

Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) has topped the polls in the Netherlands' recent election, winning 37 out of 150 seats in parliament. This marks the normalisation of far-right politics in Europe, as mainstream parties compete by adopting similar anti-immigration and populist messages. The centre-right VVD party's willingness to potentially form a coalition with the PVV and their focus on immigration in their campaign contributed to Wilders' success. Mainstream parties must resist the far right's anti-liberal framing and uphold liberal democratic norms.

via The Guardian|

#far-right #geert-wilders #mainstream-parties

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

The Ineffectiveness of Copying the Far-Right in Europe

Mainstream conservative parties in Germany, such as the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its regional ally the Christian Socialist Union (CSU), have been attempting to adopt far-right rhetoric and policies in an effort to win back support from the far-right populist Alternative for Germany Party (AfD). However, this strategy has proven ineffective, as the AfD has doubled its support and is now polling at 20% nationwide. Similar trends have been observed across Europe, where mainstream parties adopting hardline anti-immigration stances have failed to halt the rise of far-right parties. Experts argue that paying lip service to far-right positions is not enough, and mainstream parties should focus on engaging with voters directly and offering good policies rather than copying the far-right.

via DW (English)|

#afd #cdu #far-right

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Far-right gains support in Germany, alarming centrist parties.

A new poll conducted by infratest dimap for public broadcaster ARD shows that support for the far-right faction Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reached a record high of 18%, on a par with Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats. Prominent members of German mainstream parties have expressed alarm at the poll results, with some calling it a "disaster" and an "alarm signal for all parties of the center." The poll also revealed that about two-thirds of those who supported AfD did so in protest over other parties, rather than because they were convinced by the far-right’s policies.

via The Times of Israel|

#alternative-for-germany #far-right #germany

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Rise of German Far Right Alarms Mainstream Parties in Polls

A new poll shows that support for Germany's leading far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has reached a record high of 18%, putting it on par with Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats. The rise in support has alarmed mainstream parties, with some describing it as a "disaster" and an "alarm signal". The AfD has come under scrutiny for ties to extremists, but two-thirds of its supporters in the latest poll said they were frustrated with mainstream parties rather than convinced by the far-right's policies. The party is expected to do well in three state elections in eastern Germany next year.

via Euronews|

#alternative-for-germany #far-right #germany