In fact, Europe lost control of immigration long ago. The growing flow of migrants from Africa and the Middle East fuels a sense of insecurity in several countries and, by 2025, will drive the rise of parties with openly anti-immigration rhetoric.
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This scenario led to a widespread tightening of migration policies and strengthened the rhetoric against the so-called "Islamization" of the continent—a central theme in parliamentary debates, election campaigns, and international forums.
In Italy, the hardline stance comes directly from the government. Giorgia Meloni, Matteo Salvini, and Antonio Tajani act as a bloc. Although Salvini's Lega party carries the most radical image on migration issues, in practice, The trio implements a coordinated policy.
The government has imposed barriers to the entry of foreigners and made it even more difficult to... Recognition of Italian citizenship by descent.Meloni is pressing Brussels for increased border surveillance. Tajani, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has approved projects aimed at blocking consular procedures.
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France is experiencing a similar situation. The Rassemblement National (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen, advocates harsh measures against the "Islamization of French society," a cause that has strong popular appeal.
In Germany, the growth of the AfD (Alternative for Germany) is concentrated in the eastern regions, with a focus on "protecting German identity."
In Sweden, the Sweden Democrats (SD) have increased their parliamentary strength with proposals for mass deportations and cuts to social benefits. In Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán maintains an inflexible stance against the entry of Muslims, reinforcing national borders with the support of allies in Poland and Slovakia.
In Portugal, the Chega party, led by André Ventura, has also gained ground by betting on nationalist rhetoric. The party advocates for closing borders and a more stringent review of nationality laws, especially to curb the entry of African and Arab immigrants—and by extension, this affects Brazilians.
These parties share the same methods: they exalt nationalism, attack European integration, and use social media to spread discourses that reinforce fear and division. Even when they are not in power, their ideas influence public policies and toughen laws.
Experts point out that the advance of these forces is supported by prolonged economic crises, social instability, and a diffuse feeling of threat to European cultural identity. The practical effect is a more closed continent, with reinforced bureaucracies and exclusionary discourses that become part of everyday political life.
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