In pics | Nations take ‘right’ turn in Europe, check the list

Posted by February 25, 2025 Entertainment
In pics | Nations take ‘right’ turn in Europe, check the list

With Friedrich Merz set to become the Chancellor in Germany, the European Union will have a considerable number of members being governed by right-wing parties. With Trump, a Republican, heading the US government, policies of protectionism and isolationism are only set to get a boost worldwide.



Published on: February 25, 2025 16:30 IST

Germany voted earlier this week, and Friedrich Merz, a rightwing leader, emerged victorious.

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Germany voted earlier this week, and Friedrich Merz, a rightwing leader, emerged victorious.

Italy's Giorgia Meloni is known for being a pro-Trump leader in Europe. She has defended Trump's policies and has remained vociferous against the left ideology.

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Italy’s Giorgia Meloni is known for being a pro-Trump leader in Europe. She has defended Trump’s policies and has remained vociferous against the left ideology.

Viktor Orban, the Hungarian politician, has constantly strengthened his grip on power. He has repeatedly clashed with the European Union on migration and the war in Ukraine.

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Viktor Orban, the Hungarian politician, has constantly strengthened his grip on power. He has repeatedly clashed with the European Union on migration and the war in Ukraine.

Dick Schoof, the former head of the Dutch Secret Service, is serving as Netherlands’ Prime Minister. He is leading a broad right-wing coalition cabinet.

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Dick Schoof, the former head of the Dutch Secret Service, is serving as Netherlands’ Prime Minister. He is leading a broad right-wing coalition cabinet.

Petteri Orpo, the leader of the conservative National Coalition Party, is Finland’s prime minister.

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Petteri Orpo, the leader of the conservative National Coalition Party, is Finland’s prime minister.

Pro-Russian populist, Roberto Fico, is in power in Slovakia. He is serving his third term as prime minister of the central European country.

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Pro-Russian populist, Roberto Fico, is in power in Slovakia. He is serving his third term as prime minister of the central European country.

Last but not the least, US President Donald Trump's political comeback is set to give the rightwing ideology is boost world over.

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Last but not the least, US President Donald Trump’s political comeback is set to give the rightwing ideology is boost world over.



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