Voter anger over illegal immigration, crime, and the economy is predicted to drive Europe's move to the right in upcoming EU elections.

European right-wing populists are expected to give a stern message to mainstream political parties in the upcoming European Parliament elections, which begin on Thursday.

The European Parliament is expected to have a right-leaning majority for the next five years, as voters in the 27 EU countries express frustration with traditional political parties' failure to address the migrant crisis and economic challenges.

"According to Alan Mendoza, the executive director of the London-based Henry Jackson Society, the current situation in Europe is causing frustration among voters, leading them to turn to parties that offer solutions and are standing up for their concerns."

The European Council on Foreign Relations predicts that populist parties will receive a third of the votes in the upcoming elections across the EU bloc, with hard-right political parties expected to win the most votes in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Slovakia. Additionally, these parties are projected to make significant gains in other member states.

The European Parliament's previous term was led by a coalition of the center-right European People's Party, center-left Socialists and Democrats, and liberal Renew Europe. These parties are predicted to lose seats next week.

The right-wing populist block, comprising of Identity and Democracy and European Conservatives and Reformists groups, may obtain a quarter of the total EU Parliament seats following the election, surpassing the Renew Europe bloc and challenging the dominant pro-EU centrist parties.

The European People's Party and the new populist block may share common ground on core issues, but the center-right party is unlikely to form an official alliance with the populist groups due to their views on NATO, Ukraine, and Euroscepticism.

The rise of right-wing parties in Europe is driven by the ongoing migrant crisis, social and economic problems, and voter dissatisfaction with the political establishment, resulting in a perception of Europe's decline.

The policies being promoted by the far Left in the US, such as radical environmental measures, reckless spending, socialized medicine, and open borders, have been influenced by European ideas. It is crucial to monitor developments in Brussels and prevent these harmful concepts from spreading to the US, as advised by Matt Mowers, a former Trump State Department official and founding board member of the EU-U.S. Forum, in an interview with Planet Chronicle Digital.

The data emerging from Europe is thrilling because it indicates that conservatives could gain significant victories in the European Parliament, potentially shifting the EU to the right. This could compel the EU to recognize European citizens as individuals with their own interests, rather than treating them as mere tools for the global Left-wing elite's agenda.

The EU's migrant deal in December aimed to reduce the influx of asylum seekers, but failed to alter the perception of the EU's inability to handle the crisis.

"Europe's borders are perceived as completely open, and the elite wants migrants to enter. This perception puts pressure on public services such as housing, medical services, and job opportunities. As a result, ordinary Europeans are concerned about the impact on their lives. This reflects a broader recognition that Europe's best days may be over, leading voters to embrace parties they might not have considered voting for in the past."

The success of populist parties in the European Parliament elections can be attributed to the recent electoral victories of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Dutch politician Geert Wilders, as well as the strong showing of Marine Le Pen in the 2022 French presidential election.

Although the European Parliament is likely to have a right-leaning majority, its limited powers may prevent immediate changes, but it will serve as a warning to traditional political parties to shift their policies towards those of populists.

The next European Commission president will have to address the populist block's concerns on migration, as the Parliament will be crucial in electing him, according to Mendoza. However, he emphasized that significant policy changes may not occur immediately within the Parliament or beyond it.

He warned that if the mainstream political parts of Europe fail to provide answers and continue with their unsuccessful policies, they will face harsher consequences in the upcoming election.

"If the agenda is seconded, we can expect a significant shift in Europe's policies to occur rapidly, as the mainstream has acknowledged and addressed people's concerns, resulting in a change in approach."

The conclusion of Mowers is that the upcoming European elections may inspire the conservative movement in the US as we approach our own elections in November.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.