Protests and politics: The change of right parties in Europe

Protests and politics: The change of right parties in Europe

The political landscape in Austria and Europe is characterized by dramatic changes. A central topic is the resignation of Wilfried Hauslauer, political scientist Ralph Schöllhammer and the Neos co-founder Veit Dengler in today's live broadcast from 7.30 a.m. at Exxpress. While the discussion about Hauslauer's resignation, the violent protests against Herbert Kickl and the influence of Elon Musk on the political arena blooms, the fear of the absence of real political changes remains. The debate is shaped by a climate that includes both uncertainties and dynamic challenges, such as Exxpress

international elections in Europe draw a similar picture. In France, Marine Le Pens National Rally was able to achieve 33.25 percent of the vote, which is interpreted on the one hand as a success, but is behind the expectations that were awakened by surveys. The FPÖ experienced similar disappointments in Austria in the European elections, where it became the strongest party with only 25.4 percent, but did not reach the desired 30 percent mark. Such developments are particularly noteworthy, since right-wing extremists often cut off better in the past than the surveys predicted, such as Brusselsignal . Signs indicate that the "Shy Right Winger Effect" is disappearing, which means that voters of these parties are less ashamed to show their support and that they are increasingly demanding real political changes.

These developments represent a challenge for the political actors who want to convince their protest movements into competent government. The increase in voter support must now be answered by concrete changes and proactive politics. The wave of political reactions, as it becomes visible in the current protests against Kickl, requires the leaders not only to mobilize for outrage, but also to offer sustainable solutions that appeal to the needs of the voters.