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(Yahoo News)Europe’s anti-immigration parties are surging as immigration numbers fall

Release Date: 2026-10-16
Media: Yahoo News
Summary: Anti-immigration parties are gaining support across Europe despite a sharp decline in irregular migration. According to the IOM, migrant and asylum seeker arrivals by sea fell nearly 40% in the first nine months of 2026. This decline reflects improving conditions in Syria, stricter European border controls, the EU’s new migration policies, and cooperation with non-EU countries to prevent irregular arrivals.

Nevertheless, public concerns about immigration remain strong, driven by fears over national identity, economic pressures, and widespread overestimation of irregular migrant numbers. As migration declines, far-right parties such as Germany’s AfD and France’s National Rally face the challenge of sustaining political momentum, potentially by shifting their focus to other issues.
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