Populist Parties Lead Polls in Europe’s Biggest Economies

“For the first time, populist or far-right parties are leading the polls in the U.K., France and Germany, the latest sign of growing voter discontent in much of the continent following years of high immigration and inflation,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“That could provoke a period of political turbulence in all three countries, even if national elections are likely still a few years away.”

“Like the U.S., much of Europe has experienced two things at the same time since the pandemic: record levels of immigration that have caused a voter backlash, and a surge in inflation that has now eased but left prices for many goods much higher than before — leaving many voters feeling worse off. Social media has also polarized opinions.”