This is not how fascism works. If tomorrow there were no immigrants to hate, fascists will just point their hatred to another group: black people, gay people, women… anyone they can falsely blame for their grievances
Possibly, but presently, the rise in popularity of far-right groups in Europe is their anti-migrant stance. Centrist groups can undermine this support by adopting policies which control immigration but are not as harsh. For example, admitting only migrants with needed skills.
Prevent far-right parties getting into power by adopting far-right policies!
Let’s assume that that’s actually a moral thing to do - ask Kier Starmer what adopting exactly that strategy has done for the popularity of his party and the far-right party Reform
This is not how fascism works. If tomorrow there were no immigrants to hate, fascists will just point their hatred to another group: black people, gay people, women… anyone they can falsely blame for their grievances
Possibly, but presently, the rise in popularity of far-right groups in Europe is their anti-migrant stance. Centrist groups can undermine this support by adopting policies which control immigration but are not as harsh. For example, admitting only migrants with needed skills.
Appeasing fascists will always lead to more fascism, not less
No, centrist parties would be preventing far-right parties from getting into power by adopting those views which are popular with people.
Prevent far-right parties getting into power by adopting far-right policies!
Let’s assume that that’s actually a moral thing to do - ask Kier Starmer what adopting exactly that strategy has done for the popularity of his party and the far-right party Reform
The reason is that immigration may not be the only issue.