Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The rise of populist and far-right forces has been confirmed after the latest elections in Portugal, Romania, and Poland.
• Extremist formations have come in second place in the three countries, increasing their popular support.
• In Portugal, the conservative alliance remains in power despite the rise of the far-right.
• In Romania, the pro-European candidate has defeated the ultra-right and pro-Russian candidate.
• In Poland, the liberal-centrist candidate has won the first round against an ultranationalist candidate.
• The elections have revealed an increase in support from young people of the Z and millennials generations for far-right parties.

Conclusion: If traditional conservative, socialist, and liberal parties do not soon offer valid and credible alternatives to extremism and Trumpism, this divide will continue to grow, threatening democracy and freedom throughout Europe.

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