Right-wing parties have surged to the front in opinion polls across Europe, marking a significant change in the region’s political direction. In Germany, the AfD leads with 26.0% support, surpassing the CDU’s 24.0%, according to Trend Barometer.

In the United Kingdom, Reform UK tops YouGov polling at 28.0%, outpacing Labour at 22.0% and the Conservatives at 18.0%. France’s National Rally holds a commanding 32.0% according to POLITICO, with the New Popular Front at 23.0%.

Analysts identify three main factors behind this surge. Stagnant income growth has frustrated voters, while high levels of immigration and ineffective cultural assimilation have generated public concern. Elevated energy prices have also contributed to the sense of crisis. These pressures have created an opening for parties promising tighter border controls, economic reforms, and a departure from the established political consensus. The traditional parties of Europe now face a level of challenge not seen in decades.

Observers note that these social and economic dynamics echo those that contributed to Donald Trump’s electoral victories in the United States. Through this lens, Europe’s political future will be shaped by its response to economic hardship and evolving attitudes toward national identity and sovereignty.