Right-wing parties throughout Europe are experiencing a rise in popularity. But just how powerful are the extreme-right parties in Europe currently? Below is an overview of popular far-right, populist parties in a variety of European countries and their latest election results.
Belgium
Vlaams Belang (VB) – Flemish Interests
Chamber of deputies (2010): 6.8%
Senate (2010): 7.6%
European elections (2014): 4.3%
Bulgaria
Ataka – Attack
Parliament (2013): 7.3%
European elections (2014): 2.96%
Denmark
Dansk Folkeparti (DF) – Danish People’s Party
Parliament (2013): 12.3%
European elections (2014): 26.6%
Germany
Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands (NPD) – National Democratic Party of Germany
Bundestag (2013): 1.5%
European elections (2014): 1.03%
Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) – Alternative for Germany
Bundestag (2013): 4.7%
European elections (2014): 7.1%
Finnland
Perussuomalaiset (PS) – The Finns
Parliament (2011): 19.05%
Presidential elections (2012): 9.4%
European elections (2014): 12.9%
France
Front National (FN) – National Front
National Assembly (2012): 13.6%
European elections (2014): 24.85%
Greece
Laikós Orthódoxos Synagermós (LAOS) – Orthodox People’s Movement
Parliament (2012): 1.58%
European elections (2014): 2.69%
Chrysí Avgí – Golden Dawn
Parliament (2012): 6.92%
European elections (2014): 9.39%
UK
British National Party (BNP)
European elections (2014): 1.09%
Parliament (2015): 0%
UK Independence Party (UKIP)
European elections (2014): 26.6%
Parliament (2015): 12.6%
Italy
Forza Nuova (FN) – New Force
Chamber of deputies (2013): 0.26%
Senate (2013): 0.26%
European elections (2014): 0%
Lega Nord (LN) – League North
Chamber of deputies (2013): 4.1%
Senate (20139: 4.3%
European elections (2014): 6.16%
Latvia
Nacionala Apvieniba – National Union
Parliament (2011): 13.9%
European elections (2014): 7.45%
Netherlands
Partij voor de Vrijheid – Party for Freedom
Parliament (2012): 10.1%
European elections (2014): 13.3%
Norway
Fremskrittspariet – Progress Party
Parliament (2013): 16.3%
Austria
Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs (FPÖ) – Freedom Party of Austria
Parliament (2013): 20.5%
European elections (2014): 19.72%
Poland
Prawo i Sprawiedliwosc (PiS) – Right and Fairness
European elections (2014): 31.78%
Parliament (2015): 37.58%
Portugal
Partido Nacional Renovador (PNR) – National Renewal Party
Parliament (2011): 0.37%
European elections (2014): <0.5%
Sweden
Sverigedemokraterna (SD) – Sweden-democrats
Parliament (2010): 5.7%
European elections (2014): 9.7%
Switzerland
Sweizerische Volkspartei (SVP) – Swedish People’s Party
Parliament (2015): 29.43%
Slovakia
Solvenská národná strana (SNS) – Slovak National Party
Parliament (2012): 4.55%
European elections (2014): 3.61%
Spain
Espana 2000 – Spain 2000
Parliament (2011): 0.04%
Ukraine
Vseukrayinske obyednannia “Svoboda” – All-Ukrainian union “Swaboda”
Parliament (2012): 10.45%
Hungary
Jobbik – Movement for a better Hungary
Parliament (2010) – 12.26%
European elections (2014) – 14.67%
Cyprus
Ethniko Laiko Metopo (ELAM) – National People’s Front
Parliament (2011): 1.08%
Presidential elections (2013): 0.88%
European elections (2014): 2.69%
