Fuel-price and cost-of-living anger lifts Europe's far right ahead of elections

Summary

Soaring fuel prices are squeezing household budgets and businesses across Europe, driving unrest and giving fresh momentum to far-right parties ahead of elections next year in countries including France, Germany and Italy. Parties once considered fringe were already gaining ground as voters look for alternatives, and the unrest has reached France.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   20 Oct 2026, 06:06 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that as France erupts, Europe's far-right parties, once considered fringe, are gaining ground from fuel-price anger as voters look for alternatives ahead of elections.

2. The Globe and Mail

   20 Oct 2026, 17:11 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that soaring fuel prices squeezing household budgets and businesses across Europe are driving cost-of-living unrest and giving fresh momentum to far-right parties ahead of elections next year in France, Germany and Italy.