Summary

The rise of the far right in Europe is not solely driven by immigration concerns, but also by economic anxieties, distrust in institutions, and opposition to environmental policies. Far-right parties succeed by adopting "civic nationalist" narratives that frame themselves as protectors of liberal democratic values against perceived intolerant newcomers. The takeaway is that mainstream parties should not copy the far right but instead develop counter-narratives to regain agency and effectively challenge its growing influence.