EU Confidential Inside Europe’s far right — going pro and going strong
Nov 21, 2025
Marianne Gros, a sustainability reporter at Politico, discusses the implications of the EU's omnibus sustainability package and the political fallout from its controversial negotiations. Max Griera, a European Parliament correspondent, provides insights on shifting voting dynamics and far-right influence. Tim Ross highlights the professionalization of far-right parties across Europe, while Aitor Hernández-Morales shares surprising insights from Denmark’s recent local elections, where urban voters reacted against a left-leaning government. Together, they unravel the evolving political landscape in Europe.
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Cordon Sanitaire Crumbles
- The European People's Party broke the cordon sanitaire by passing a major law with far-right support.
- That shift transformed the far right from protest actors into disciplined parliamentary players.
Jaywick: Farage’s New Base
- Tim Ross visited Jaywick, the most deprived neighbourhood in England, now in Nigel Farage's constituency.
- Locals cited economic strain and migration concerns as reasons for backing Farage despite mixed personal views.
Far Right Professionalizes
- Far-right parties are professionalizing their image and tactics to win mainstream credibility.
- They clean up candidate selection, enforce dress codes, and build whipping and communications operations.