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IN THE last few years, the party and political landscape of Europe has changed significantly. In some countries, new parties and movements have moved to the fore. They represent a so-called "political alternative" frequently defined as "new populism" - a sign that the broad masses of the European electorate are dissatisfied with developments within national borders and at the supranational level. Europeans are dissatisfied with migration problems, economic instability, and a host of social issues. This can be found in the platforms of parties that represent what is called the "political alternative," which is a key to their considerable success at the national level and in elections to the European Parliament. In the last decade, the "political alternative" has become an inalienable part of the European party and political landscape,1 yet few of their politicians have reached the highest echelons of power.
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