Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Supporters of the far right in Europe are increasingly favoring this political sector, especially in the UK and Germany.
• In the UK, Reform UK led by Nigel Farage has won notable support in local elections.
• The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has been labeled as 'extremist' by German intelligence services.
• This classification allows for severe legal measures against the AfD, including banning it from participating in future elections.
• There is a debate whether AfD should be banned for its extremist, racist, and anti-Muslim character.
• There are doubts about how to handle situations in France, where Marine Le Pen has been removed from the presidential race, and in Romania, where a populist candidate has been disqualified.
• The rise of the far right in Europe and Trump's victory coincide, reflecting a widespread strengthening of these movements internationally.

Conclusion: The growing influence of the far right in Europe poses a major challenge for democracies, requiring a delicate balance between respecting the will of the electorate and safeguarding democratic institutions.

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