What’s Behind the Rise of Far Right Politics in Europe | Daphne Halikiopoulou | TED (Level 1)

Far-right political parties are becoming very powerful in Europe. In the past, this was not common in countries like Spain or Portugal. Now, these parties are winning elections and joining governments. Many people think this is happening because voters do not like immigrants. However, the situation is more complicated than that. According to the speaker, people vote for the far right for many reasons. Some are worried about money and jobs. Others do not trust the government to help them. There are also people in rural areas who think environmental laws cost too much money. Far-right parties are clever. They tell voters that they want to protect freedom and local traditions. This makes them look safe and moderate, not extreme. The speaker believes that other parties should not copy the far right. Instead, they should tell the truth and offer better plans for the future.