The rise of far-right parties in EU member states raises strong concerns within European institutions

In less than a week, leaders of the far-right parties RN and AfD have engaged with European institutions. Marine Le Pen visited Brussels ahead of the European Council meeting, advocating for significant changes to the European Commission. Alice Weidel addressed supporters in Strasbourg, echoing similar sentiments about reducing Germany's contributions and altering the EU's structure. Both leaders aim to reshape the EU to better serve their national interests, with Le Pen targeting Ursula von der Leyen's position.