The recent political trends in Germany show a significant decline in support for the ruling socialists and the Green Party, while the Christian Democrats and the right-wing AfD party have gained substantial traction. The overall shift in Germany indicates a move towards the right, with expectations of a conservative-led government in the upcoming national elections. The primary unifying factor among right-wing parties in Europe is the concern over mass migration and cultural identity.
Europe is seeing a dramatic shift toward the right as conservatives and populists make major parliamentary gains. Nile Gardiner, director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation explains Europe’s political earthquake. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.