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This report chapter looks at how far-right parties across Europe are seeking to reverse policies aimed at tackling climate change. The article specifically focuses on Reform UK, Alternative for Germany (AfD), and the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ). It also considers the influence of the US based Heartland Institute on these parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hope Not Hate, March 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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