The Guardian view on Europe’s firewall against the far right: in growing need of repair | Editorial

The current political landscape in Europe reveals a troubling trend as centrist parties grapple with the rise of far-right movements. The fragility of France's cordon sanitaire against figures like Marine Le Pen is echoed in the broader context of nationalist populism, as highlighted by Giorgia Meloni's recent address to the French far-right party. This situation mirrors the challenges faced by political start-ups globally, such as Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj in India, which struggled to gain traction despite initial media attention. The need for unity among right-wing factions in France, as proposed by Meloni, suggests a potential shift in the political dynamics that could further complicate the landscape for centrist parties.