The Brazilian opposition has taken note of the shift to the right in the European Parliament elections, prompting them to consider potential international implications for their 2026 electoral scenario. While former president Jair Bolsonaro celebrated the results on social media, highlighting the rise of the right-wing movement in Europe, analysts point out that there are differences between the European right-wing elected officials and the Brazilian opposition on issues of customs and protectionism.
The European right is more focused on economic and foreign relations issues, such as immigration, rather than religious or moral values. However, the Brazilian right tends to be more conservative when it comes to these issues. Despite these differences, there are common agendas between the Brazilian and European right, such as opposition to gender ideology and indoctrination in schools.
The growth of the right in the European Parliament has symbolic significance for the Brazilian right, as it normalizes the existence of organized right-wing groups and parties. However, there are concerns about increased protectionism in the European bloc, which could affect international trade agreements. The results of the election could also contribute to Brazil’s isolation in foreign relations, as they align with a more conservative, economically liberal, and right-wing political agenda.
Former President Jair Bolsonaro celebrated the results on social media by highlighting that he saw a similar rise of conservatism in Europe as well as his own country. He shared images from his trip to Hungary where he met with Prime Minister Viktor Orban who is known for his conservative policies.
In conclusion, while there are differences between Europe’s far-right leaders and those in Brazil’s opposition movement regarding customs and protectionism issues; both share common ground when it comes to opposing gender ideology and indoctrination in schools. The growth of far-right movements across Europe has symbolic significance for Brazil’s conservative movement as it shows that such views can be successful at local level even though they are not mainstream yet.
Furthermore, this development could lead to tensions between countries with different political ideologies or interests. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds over time
