New Delhi, July 15 -- In June 2024, France held elections for the European Parliament, and the results shocked many. The far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, won more than 30% of the votes-double the number secured by President Emmanuel Macron's party. The result was so unexpected and powerful that Macron dissolved the French National Assembly and called for fresh elections. This moment was not just about one country. It showed how much support far-right parties are gaining across Europe. In many countries, these parties are no longer seen as outsiders-they are becoming part of the mainstream.

The rise of the far-right in Europe is not new, but it has become much stronger in the past few years. Countries like Italy, Germ...