SloveniaThe article reports on growing political support among LGBTQ+ voters in Western Europe for populist right-wing parties, particularly among gay and bisexual men. Surveys in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom show increased backing for right-wing and radical right parties, while lesbian and bisexual women continue to favor leftist and green parties. In France, a survey by Ifop for the magazine Têtu found that Jordan Bardella of the National Rally could have received 27% of votes from LGBTQ+ voters in the first round of presidential elections, compared to lower support for Macron and his potential successors. In Germany, the AfD was the most popular choice among users of the dating app Romeo, especially among younger age groups. In the UK, Reform UK led among gay and bisexual men, while lesbians and bisexual women showed stronger support for Greens. The article highlights shifting political allegiances within the LGBTQ+ community and suggests that traditional LGBTQ+ ideologies are losing influence.
Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the shift toward right-wing parties among certain segments of the LGBTQ+ population as a significant political development, emphasizing the rise of populist right-wing movements. It presents data showing increasing support for right-wing parties like the National Rally in France,
