Radical, far-right, and anti-establishment parties are gaining influence in the EU, as seen in recent elections in Austria and Germany. Despite their rise, mainstream parties still dominate but face pressure to engage with these extremist groups on key issues like migration and foreign policy. The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) are critical of Russia and China, while the far-right ESN is more authoritarian-friendly. The Left group shows division on issues like support for Ukraine. Cooperation across the political spectrum may be possible, but deep-rooted distrust remains a challenge for mainstream parties. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)