Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s dispute with French President Emmanuel Macron over a comparison to Marine Le Pen underscores divisions within Europe’s nationalist Right. Despite expected gains in the upcoming EU parliamentary elections, unity among nationalist parties remains elusive due to stark differences in strategy and ideology. Meloni prioritizes collaboration with EU institutions, contrasting with Le Pen’s anti-EU stance. The lack of a coherent policy platform weakens their influence, impacting issues like trade, climate, and immigration. While far-right parties gain momentum across Europe, their fragmented approach hampers potential dominance in the European Parliament.
European Far-Right Faces Division Despite Record Support
![](https://affairsace-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/2024/03/30094942/2024-03-27T180952Z_402918622_RC2IU6AHH1XE_RTRMADP_3_ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-LEBANON-ITALY-860x1342.jpg)