The recent European Parliament elections have polarized the continent throughout the past weeks, driven by the feared right-wing surge and record-high voter participation. In times of active conflict reaching continental Europe through the prolonged Ukraine-Russia crisis, the urgency of European unity and collective security becomes reinforced. This, along with the ongoing immigration debate which surged to all socio-political levels, fostered engagement among the European populace during the present elections. The picture that is painted is contradictory; those opposing recent immigration trends find comfort in divisive populist parties, while those fearing the right surge vote in favor of European democracy, liberalism, and protection of human rights. Results validate fears of a right-wing surge in Europe, with a plethora of right-wing populist parties emerging as either the primary or secondary strongest parties in their respective countries. European right-wing populism is characterized by nationalism, economic protectionism, social conservatism, euroscepticism, and anti-immigration stances. Immigration is the most polarizing among those parties’ voting pools, often neglecting other aspects of right-wing populism to pursue their interests in tougher immigration policies. However, the reality of right-wing populism goes beyond skepticism on European immigration, threatening not only the upholding of liberal values such as the protection of human rights but also the European Union as an institution. Euroscepticism, precisely opposition to European integration, stems from an emphasis on national self-determination, patriotism, and an overall pursuit of increased independence from Brussels. As illustrated by Brexit, populist right-wing leaders wish to achieve either enhanced sovereignty over decision-making on the national level or a national exit from the EU. This desire to reclaim aspects of national sovereignty from EU law and regulations is a primary driver of euroscepticism. The reality of recent elections depicting an increase in EU-opposing parties paints an alarming picture, as it raises the question of whether the increased importance of factions such as the right-wing populist ID (Identity and Democracy) will exacerbate political division within the European Union. Examples of ID successes can be seen in France and Austria, with the French RN gaining 12 seats for the ID faction, while the FPÖ managed a three-seat increase. Both parties came out victorious in the 2024 European elections, becoming the strongest political party. The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), which shares the ID’s social conservatism and anti-immigration policies, saw a significant increase in Italy, gaining 14 seats. However, the ECR’s more affirmative stance on European unity differentiates it from the ID, with the ECR faction being more affirmative of European unity. This divide between the ID and ECR has the potential to weaken right-wing influence within the European Parliament, compromising the threat posed by euroscepticism to a sizable extent. Furthermore, the strained relationship between Germany’s right-wing populist AfD and France’s RN forced the AfD into the Non-attached Members (NI) faction, limiting their influence. Such fragmentations within the European right-wing limit its potential influence but don’t condemn the overall European political trend towards right-wing populism. The European People’s Centrist Party (EPP), or Christian Democrats, remains in power with 186 seats. Furthermore, left-wing factions as well as the pro-EU liberal faction (Renew Europe) remain sizable in their influence and relevance in EU decision-making. While the 2024 elections have not destined European division, they must be viewed as a preliminary indication of a sociopolitical right-wing steer, potentially threatening the European Union as a whole.