Women lead rising right-wing political movements in Europe

European politics is seeing a rise in female leadership within right-wing movements, following the historical precedent set by Margaret Thatcher.

In France, Marine Le Pen remains a significant figure for the far-right. In Italy, Giorgia Meloni continues to govern from a right-wing position. In Germany, Alice Weidel of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has achieved notable electoral success in Saxony, bringing challenges to the Schengen Area and potentially influencing German armament policies.

In Spain, figures such as Isabel Díaz Ayuso and Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo are identified as prominent female leaders within the Spanish right.