NAVIGATING THE CROSSROADS: VISION FOR EUROPE'S FUTURE

"Europe will not be made all at once, or according to a single plan. It will be built through concrete achievements which first create a de facto solidarity." Jean Monnet - The Father of the European Union.

- Dr. Santhosh Mathew

In a seismic shift, far-right parties across the European Union have made unprecedented gains in parliamentary seats, signalling a significant realignment of political forces and challenging the established order. The recent European Parliament elections have underscored a clear shift to the right, dealing a humiliating blow to centrist leaders and raising concerns about the future of European democracy. As ballots were counted, it became evident that the composition of the European Parliament had undergone a marked transformation, with far-right parties making substantial inroads. Led by figures like Marine Le Pen in France, these parties have capitalized on anti-EU sentiments and nationalist fervour to garner support among disillusioned voters. The rise of the Frexit movement, inspired by Britain's decision to leave the EU, further highlights growing dissatisfaction with Brussels' perceived encroachment on national sovereignty and economic stagnation.