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Look again – there’s more to Europe’s election trends than far-right success

Cas Mudde · 26 Sept 2026

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  1. Our reading

    Most parties called far left are former communist parties that have become much more moderate.

    Their wordsLike Die Linke, most parties that are considered “far left” are former communist parties which have become significantly more moderate over time

  2. Our reading

    Only the far right, not the far left, threatens liberal democracy.

    Their wordsSo, while both the far right and “far left” threaten the established parties, only the far right threatens liberal democracy.

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