Far-right win will increase uncertainties

The big gains made by far-right parties in the European Parliament elections will shape the European Union's stance on a range of international issues in the coming five years.

The right-wing ideology will have the most impact on immigration, as most, if not all, radical right-wing parties are opposed to the EU's immigration policies. The rise of the radical right may weaken the EU's ability to formulate more collective responses to immigration issues, and lead to changes in domestic policies across various countries.

While most right-wing parties acknowledge the reality of climate change, many of their members and followers question the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 legislative package, which aims to reduce the EU's emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030. The radical right criticizes this scheme as an elitist project that ignores the economic and social costs for citizens, infringing upon personal freedoms.