Far-right parties like Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) in Germany, Freedom party in Austria, and Geert Wilders' party in the Netherlands have seen significant gains in the European parliament elections, as per exit polls.
The success of these far-right parties comes amidst declines for mainstream parties like the Greens and Social Democrats, highlighting a shifting political landscape towards nationalist and anti-immigrant sentiments.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU/CSU alliance secured a lead with 29.5%, with the AfD making substantial progress to 16.5%, despite controversies like downplaying the crimes of the Nazi SS.
The rise of far-right parties sparked protests across Germany against right-wing extremism, demonstrating a polarized political climate reflecting the sentiments observed in these elections.
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