Why is Europe becoming more conservative?

On this week’s episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, EURACTIV looks at the reasons behind the growing trust in conservative and right-wing parties by citizens across Europe and beyond. According to experts, there has been a notable shift in many countries towards conservative political parties, with voters increasingly placing their trust in traditional ideas and practices.

We ask Harris Mylonas, professor of political science at George Washington University, which factors are driving the rise of conservative and right-wing parties.