TED Talks Daily What’s behind the rise of far right politics in Europe | Daphne Halikiopoulou
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Sep 2, 2025 Daphne Halikiopoulou, a political researcher specializing in populism and far-right movements in Europe, discusses the unsettling rise of these parties. She explains how they exploit voters' economic insecurities and distrust towards institutions. The conversation reveals that far-right policies are often rebranded to appear moderate, leading to complex political implications. Halikiopoulou emphasizes the need for counter-narratives to combat their normalization while exploring the diverse factors fueling support for extreme ideologies.
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Far-Right Support Has Multiple Roots
- Far-right rise isn't just about immigration or culture; multiple insecurities drive support.
- Daphne Halikiopoulou shows economic, institutional, and environmental fears also push voters to the far right.
Many Far-Right Voters Cite Economic Fears
- One-third of far-right voters report no immigration concerns, revealing non-cultural drivers.
- Many voters frame immigration as an economic threat to jobs and social services.
Peripheral Voters Expand Far-Right Reach
- Peripheral voter groups—materialists, welfarists, distrustful, anti-greens—expand far-right appeal.
- Capturing these groups lets parties move from niche to mass support.