As the European elections approach, Green parties may lose up to a third of their seats due to shifting voter priorities toward issues like inflation and the Ukraine war.
Polls indicate a significant drop in support for Green parties in the upcoming European elections, potentially costing them up to one-third of their seats.
The decline is attributed to voters prioritizing concerns like inflation and the Ukraine war over environmental issues.
Economic conditions heavily influence support for Green parties, with a tendency to favor them during times of economic prosperity.
Key quote:
“Voters have other priorities in 2024. Europeans today are more concerned about other issues.”
— António Valentim, political scientist at Yale University
As climate change becomes a central concern for voters across the continent, right-wing parties are beginning to incorporate green politics into their ethno-nationalist vision.
