Liberal democrats from across the EU are cheering this weekend's election results, which clearly demonstrate that Europeans are firmly on the side of democracy, the independent rule of law, and shared sovereignty. Right-wing leaders who advance democratic backsliding are losing ground across Eastern Europe.
Europe's left-wing liberal leaders are far out of step with their voters. They continue to celebrate the project of European integration and open borders, even as their people call for greater control of their borders and national sovereignty.
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