Copying the far-right is bigger problem than the far-right

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The major issue is not just the rise of far-right political parties in the EU but also mainstream parties copying their ideas and rhetoric. This normalization of extreme views threatens the EU's values, undermines its unity, and weakens its role in global development.

The recent European Parliamentary elections revealed a significant issue: the rise of far-right political parties and the troubling trend of mainstream parties adopting their ideas and rhetoric. This shift is particularly concerning for the future of the European Union and global development.
 
The influence of far-right parties is not limited to their electoral success in Italy, France, and Germany. The real danger lies in the fact that many centrist and traditional parties, in a bid to retain voter support, have started to mimic the far-right's stances on key issues, particularly immigration and national sovereignty. This trend is perilous as it legitimizes extreme views and policies that directly undermine the EU's core principles of unity, democracy, and human rights, demanding immediate action to prevent further erosion of these values.
 
By adopting far-right rhetoric, mainstream parties contribute to a political environment that normalizes intolerance and exclusion. This shift can lead to policies that restrict immigration, roll back civil liberties, and foster division within and between EU member states. Such an environment weakens the social fabric of European societies and hampers the EU's ability to act as a cohesive and progressive entity on the global stage.
 
Furthermore, this trend undermines the EU's leadership in promoting global development. The EU has traditionally strongly advocated for international cooperation, human rights, and sustainable development. As mainstream parties adopt more nationalist and protectionist policies, the EU's role as a global leader in these areas is compromised. This shift can result in reduced support for international aid, weakened climate policies, and a general retreat from the EU's commitments to global development goals.
 
The rise of far-right ideas within mainstream politics seriously threatens the EU's future. It erodes the foundational values of the Union and diminishes its capacity to contribute positively to global development. To safeguard the EU's integrity and global leadership, it is not just crucial, but it is our collective responsibility as citizens, policymakers, political analysts, and global development advocates to resist the allure of populist rhetoric and uphold the principles that have long guided European integration and cooperation.
 
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