"Seeds Of Political Change": Nomura Sees Europe Lurching Right, And Markets Are Fine With It Europe is entering an 18-month election cycle that could accelerate the continent's shift toward populism, with high-profile elections scheduled this year in Germany and Sweden, followed by France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Poland in 2027. The much-needed political realignment reflects mounting public backlash against progressives in Brussels after years of uncontrolled mass migrati...