☀️I am delighted that my article on the formation of far-right groups in the European Parliament is now also available in German via @IPGJournal

#FarRight factions are splitting and regrouping following the #EuropeanElections, leading to significant upheaval across the continent — By @MatteoDressler. https://t.co/Cq1H2wdXP3

8️⃣📊 Ultimately, while the far-right remains a significant force in the European Parliament, their internal conflicts could dilute their power, allowing progressive forces to advance their agendas and defend democratic values.

7️⃣📊 For progressives, these divisions within the far right offer a tactical advantage. Monitoring these splits is crucial, not least, to preventing cooperation between far-right and centre-right factions on legislative proposals.

6️⃣🔄 Despite efforts to form this new group, the commitment from potential members remains uncertain, reflecting internal hesitations and strategic considerations.

5️⃣🔄 This expulsion followed tensions with Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National (RN), which, unlike the increasingly extremist and scandal-ridden AfD, wants to create a moderate façade for its right-wing radical organisation.

4️⃣🔄 One key development is the Alternative for Germany (AfD) seeking to form a new group called 'The Sovereignists’ after being expelled from the ID group.

3️⃣🔍 However, post-election dynamics reveal that these factions might fragment into multiple distinct groups.

2️⃣🔍 In the aftermath of the European elections, Brussels is abuzz with speculation about the future of far-right factions. Initial discussions focused on a potential coalition between the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) and the Identity and Democracy (ID) group.

1️⃣ I am proud to have contributed to @ips_journal with an article about the potentially new far-right group of sovereignists led by the AFD in the European Parliament. https://t.co/3LZizZfqx8

Deutschland hat gewählt. Wie lassen sich die Ergebnisse erklären & wo gewinnen welche Parteien dazu? Ich habe dafür Strukturdaten und Wahlergebnisse aller Europawahlen seit 1994 zusammengetragen und ein paar statistische Modelle gerechnet. Ein Thread. 🧵👇

Das größte Missverständnis über AfD-Wähler in dieser Grafik eindrucksvoll widerlegt: Sie sind (mehrheitlich) keine Protestwähler. #Europawahl

Können wir nach dem Ergebnis dann jetzt aufhören, von Protestwählern zu reden, die man zurückgewinnt, wenn man ihnen inhaltlich oder sprachlich entgegegenkommt und stattdessen drüber reden, was gegen einen Rechtsruck wirklich hilft? #Europawahl

Interessanter Zeitpunkt für den Post. #Bystron #Krah

2/ There's still a lot to do to spread awareness about the European Elections. Political parties, institutions, and everyone believing in youth voices' must act now. Between 6-9 June, European citizens will vote for the European Parliament. #UseYourVote🌍🗳️

1/🚨 New @EurobarometerEU survey on Youth and Democracy: 64% of young Europeans would vote if the #EUelections2024 were tomorrow. Yet, only 46% are familiar with these elections. 🗳️ Full report:

Heute ist der 8. Mai, der Tag der Befreiung. Danke den Befreier_innen, die unglaubliche Opfer gebracht haben. Nie wieder Faschismus.

4/ Concerned about normalizing radical & exclusive rhetoric? 🚨 Our FEPS Policy Study delves deep into these issues. 📚

3/ 🎙️ Why is this important now? As @el_pais argues: Von der Leyen’s performance at the recent Maastricht debates reveals her coalition red lines with radical right-wing parties are now more flexible than ever. ⚖️ #MaastrichtDebate

2/ The study explores the shift of centre-right parties further to the right, offering insights into this political drift. 📊 Understanding these trends is more important than ever, as they can contribute to the normalisation of hate and exclusionary discourse🕵️‍♂️