Rise of far-right parties in European politics and the latest poll standings
Far-right and populist movements have gained strength in the continent's leading countries, becoming the biggest rival to mainstream politics.
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As of September 2026, an unprecedented threshold has been crossed in European politics, with far-right parties taking the top spot in polls across the continent's three largest economies.
Political landscape in Germany and France
In Europe's giant economies such as Germany and France, the vote shares of radical right parties have reached their highest levels in history.
AfD and CDU competition in Germany
In Germany, the Alternative for Germany party is hovering in the 26 to 28 percent band, seriously challenging the CDU.
Rassemblement National's strength in France
In France, Rassemblement National is clearly the country's largest single political force with vote shares between 30 and 35.5 percent.