Extremist Parties are on the rise in Europe, with both the far-right and radical left-wing parties gaining ground. This is leading to increasing competition for centrist parties, who are struggling to maintain a consensus in a fractured political landscape. Social networks are replacing traditional political parties as intermediary bodies, leading to a weakening of centrism. However, populist parties often adopt progressive and consensual ideas when seeking or in power, leading to a loss of function for centrist parties. The European Parliament, traditionally a bastion of centrism, may face a challenge from populist parties in the 2024 parliamentary elections.

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