Recent analysis of elections worldwide reveals that left-wing political parties are facing unprecedented levels of unpopularity, reaching levels not seen since the Cold War.
An examination of 73 democratic elections conducted by the Telegraph showed that the Left garnered a record-low average of just 45% of votes across the globe last year.
In the United States and Western Europe, progressive parties fared even worse, securing only 42% of the votes in their respective regions.
In contrast, right-wing parties secured 57% of the average votes, marking the largest gap since 1990.
This shift in global politics follows President-elect Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the election.
Trump, who is set to be inaugurated soon, won the popular vote with 77 million votes compared to his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, who received 75 million votes.
Experts predict that the declining popularity of the Left will continue, with leftist parties in Canada, Australia, and Germany expected to face similar setbacks in upcoming elections.
Political scientist Prof. Matthijs Rooduijn from the University of Amsterdam believes that this trend is likely to persist, stating, “The trend is up. There is no real reason to expect that it will stop anytime soon.”
In Canada, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is emerging as a favorite to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following the latter’s resignation. Similarly, Australia’s conservative party is gaining ground ahead of an upcoming election.
Experts attribute the rise in popularity of right-wing parties to factors such as tough immigration policies in the US and parts of Europe. Jeremy Cliffe from the European Council on Foreign Relations also points to the decline of organized labor, the rise of identity politics, and a tendency for leftist forces to fragment rather than unite as contributing factors to the Right’s success.
