In Europe, the cry for freedoms is gradually advancing with firm steps. What happened last week in Romania, England, and Germany, as well as what is happening in Austria and France, is not the possible birth of a new order, but rather the reappearance of old communists and fascists disguised as democrats, who represent a threat to established democracies.
In Romania, the presidential elections held last Sunday took place after the annulment of last year's elections, where the winner of the first round was Calin Georgescu, supported by Russian interference and with anti-Semitic positions, an admirer of dictators and opposed to the European Union. The second round will take place this month, and extreme political trends are gaining strength, with a significant portion of youth expressing support for dictatorial ideas.
In Germany, Chancellor Friederich Merz takes office in an alliance to prevent extremist parties from coming to power and jeopardizing established democratic principles. The far-right AfD party, the main political opposition force, faces accusations of ethnic and racial discrimination, which could lead to its prohibition, although its political influence and alliances complicate such a measure.
In England, the far-right party Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, achieved significant victories in municipal elections. In France, Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally, faces accusations of misappropriation of funds from the European Parliament, which could affect her presidential eligibility in 2027. European democracies face challenges from extremist parties seeking to undermine the foundations of freedom and equality.
In Austria, democratic parties have formed a coalition government to prevent the Freedom Party, linked to former Nazis, from gaining power. This situation reflects a resurgence of authoritarian and anti-democratic stances in different European countries, posing a threat to the stability and fundamental principles of the European Union.
