European Democracies Face Existential Threat From Far-Right and Kremlin

Rafael Behr argues that European liberal democracies are under mounting pressure from far-right parties, MAGA ideology, and Russian interference, threatening the continent's post-war consensus. The column warns that without urgent action, authoritarian forces could undermine democratic institutions across multiple EU member states. Behr contends that Europe's traditional commitment to tolerance and conciliation is increasingly eroded by populist and foreign influence.