As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, political analysts are evaluating how the subsequent 'War on Terror' influenced domestic politics across Europe. The central argument presented is that the security-focused atmosphere following 2001 created a environment where far-right ideologies could gain broader acceptance and electoral success.

According to the analysis, the framing of global security threats often centered on Islam, which allowed fringe groups to rebrand anti-Islamic rhetoric as legitimate national security concerns. By tapping into public anxieties regarding terrorism and immigration, these movements transitioned from the political margins to significant players in European parliaments. The report suggests that the normalization of this discourse was not accidental but a direct consequence of how mainstream political parties and media outlets discussed the 'War on Terror' over the past two decades.

While the analysis focuses on the growth of these movements, it notes that the shift was facilitated by a combination of legislative changes, increased surveillance, and a persistent focus on cultural identity in the face of global conflict. Critics of this perspective might argue that the rise of the far right is driven by a wider array of factors, including economic instability and dissatisfaction with European Union policies, rather than being solely a byproduct of post-9/11 security narratives. The report emphasizes that the legacy of this era continues to shape current European debates on integration, national identity, and the role of the state in monitoring religious communities.