The Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies has released a commentary outlining how centre-right forces can respond to the growing influence of the radical right in Europe. Highlighting the erosion of liberal democracy by nationalist and populist actors, the piece argues that the centre-right must actively defend rule of law, support robust institutions, and embrace both realism and idealism. It warns against normalising radical right positions and calls for reclaiming democratic narratives through concrete policy delivery, particularly on migration, security, and climate. The article emphasises that failure to do so risks further weakening centrist democratic forces ahead of the next electoral cycles. Read more here.
Source: Martens Centre
