Rise of the Right: Europe's Political Tilt Raises Concerns

After France's National Rally took the lead in legislative elections, concerns grow across Europe about a shift to the right. The recent European Parliament elections bolstered hard-right parties. Pro-European politicians fear weakened unity in the EU, already challenged by issues such as inflation, migration, and the Ukraine war.

In a significant political shift, France's National Rally surged into the lead in the first round of legislative elections, raising alarm bells across Europe on Monday. The development marks the latest instance of a country veering to the right on the continent, following the European Parliament elections that strengthened hard-right parties overall.

This development also coincides with Hungary, under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, assuming the European Union's presidency for the next six months. Orbán, long known for his Eurosceptic views, is expected to emphasize his anti-EU rhetoric, potentially complicating EU unity and decision-making.

Pro-European politicians express fears of further erosion of unity within the already strained 27-nation bloc, which faces challenges such as inflation, migration, and the war in Ukraine. A potential National Rally victory in France's run-off elections could have sweeping consequences, not only for France but for Europe as a whole, by threatening the Franco-German partnership that has been the cornerstone of EU integration.

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