Nearly a quarter of voters in Europe now back far-right parties (opens original article in a new tab)

Research shows nearly a quarter of European voters now back far-right parties, with significant increases in recent years and notable gains in several countries.

• Nearly 23% of European voters now support far-right parties, up from 5% in 1995.
• Far-right parties saw significant gains in France, Germany, and Austria between 2023 and 2025.
• Factors contributing to the rise include normalized far-right rhetoric, media influence, and effective messaging.