The "Black Wave" in Europe: A Long-Term Phenomenon or Sudden Shock?

In recent years, there has been increasing talk of a "black wave" spreading across Europe, particularly in light of recent election results in Germany and Austria. However, to describe this rise of the radical right as a sudden or accidental phenomenon would be an oversimplification. In reality, it is a long-term trend, developing across many European nations, from north to south, characterised by growing support for conservative, nationalist, and reactionary political formations. Countries ...