rightward shift
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rightward shift
A political development in a society, party, or government in which conservative, nationalist, or right-wing positions gain influence.
Nach der Wahl beobachteten politische Kommentatoren einen deutlichen Rechtsruck im Land.
After the election, political commentators observed a clear rightward shift in the country.
The word is composed of 'rechts' (right, in the political sense) and 'der Ruck' (a sudden, quick movement). So figuratively, it describes an abrupt political movement to the right.
Viele Zeitungen analysieren den aktuellen Rechtsruck in Europa.
Many newspapers are analyzing the current rightward shift in Europe.
'Rechtsruck' (rightward shift) is often used with verbs like 'erleben' (to experience), 'beobachten' (to observe), or 'verhindern' (to prevent). Typical adjectives are 'deutlich' (clear), 'spürbar' (noticeable), or 'erwartet' (expected).
Die Partei hat bei der letzten Wahl einen spürbaren Rechtsruck erlebt.
The party experienced a noticeable rightward shift in the last election.
This word belongs to political language and is mainly used in news, analyses, and discussions about society and politics.
In der Talkshow wurde über den Rechtsruck in der Wählerschaft diskutiert.
The talk show discussed the rightward shift among voters.