This Is Not A Drill with Gavin Esler

Far Right on the march – What Europe’s populist surge means

Jun 5, 2024

Political analyst Catherine Fieschi discusses the rise of far-right parties in Europe, their impact on EU stability, the defense of Ukraine, and the struggle to halt the populist wave. The podcast delves into the nuances of right-wing ideologies, the surge of anti-establishment parties in Western Europe, and the challenges they pose to traditional politics and democracy.

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Catherine Fieschi

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Quick takeaways

The surge of far-right parties in Europe threatens the EU's stability and governance.

Radical right parties distort politics with immigration, anti-EU sentiments, and nationalism.

Deep dives

Rise of Far-right Parties in Europe

Far-right parties across Europe, from Spain to Germany and Poland, are gaining momentum and are expected to perform well in the upcoming European Union elections. These parties, including Vox in Spain and Marine Le Pen in France, have formed alliances against issues like illegal migration and socialism, reflecting a surge in anti-establishment sentiments. The support for radical right parties has significantly increased, comprising about half of the anti-establishment vote share.

Intro

3min

Understanding Populism and the Far Right in Europe

8min

Analysis of political groups and upcoming general election

2min

The Surge of Far-Right Populism in Europe

3min

The Impact of Europe's Populist Surge on Democracies and Domestic Politics

3min

Rise of AFD and Far-Right Populism in Europe

15min

Hard right parties are sweeping Europe and analysts fear they will do well in this week’s elections across the EU. How deeply are radical right parties, with their immigration and culture war fixations and indulgence of Putin, distorting politics from Spain to Germany and Poland and beyond? What does their success mean for the EU’s stability and the defence of Ukraine? And can the populist wave be stopped?

Gavin Esler talks to political analyst Catherine Fieschi – author of Populocracy: The Tyranny of Authenticity and the Rise of Populism – and German public broadcaster ARD’s London Bureau Chief Annette Dittert about the defining threat of our age: extremist populism.

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Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production

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