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Trump Returns to a Europe That Has Shifted to the Right
Analysts say a rightward shift reflects disillusionment with mainstream parties, anti-mass immigration sentiment, and a backlash against ‘woke’ policies.
Thuringia's new State Premier Mario Voigt (L) shakes hands with Bjoern Hoecke, regional leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Thuringia, after Voigt was sworn in at the Thuringian state Parliament in Erfurt, eastern Germany on Dec. 12, 2024. Jens Schlueter/AFP via Getty Images
When President-elect Donald Trump returns to office on Jan. 20, he will face a much-changed political landscape in Europe, where countries including France, Germany, Austria, and Sweden have shifted toward right-wing parties and policies.
