ČTK | Austria-led FPÖ may be a problem for Ukrainian support

Austria, led by the right-wing populist Freedom Party of Austria, could pose a problem for support for Ukraine, said Žiga Faktor, head of the Brussels office of EUROPEUM Institute, in an interview with ČTK. At the same time, he said, it would change the distribution of power within the European Council, specifically, the EU summits, where a strong group of prime ministers from the Patriots for Europe faction would be formed.

Many voters feel that the political establishment has failed in these crises and that it has had a direct impact on their lives. This dissatisfaction then stems from the growing support for groups that are on the fringes of the political spectrum. All of this is, of course, accompanied by changes in society, especially when it comes to the way information is transmitted. In today's world, this information is available quicker, often simplified, and often riddled with misinformation, which deliberately influences voters through strong emotional reactions,

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Žiga Faktor
Deputy Director & Head of Brussels Office

Expertise: European integration of Western Balkans, EU enlargement, Slovenian Politics and EU-Turkey relations