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The idea of the conservative left is not a new phenomenon in European politics. Many Central and Eastern European parties have embraced this hybrid ideology over the past two decades. Sessions of parties such as Hungary's Fidesz and Poland's Law and Justice Party exemplify the trend, having transitioned from economically liberal stances to more socially conservative and economically interventionist positions.
Notably, Slovakia's ruling Smer party embodies this left-nationalist approach, solidifying its presence in Slovakian politics since 2006. These examples highlight that while the conservative left is gaining traction in Western Europe, particularly through parties like the BSW in Germany, it has long been an established approach within Central and Eastern Europe.