Articles tagged with: Far right
Musk: Symptom or cause of European malaise?
17 Jan EU Institutions
Musk: Symptom or cause of European malaise?
As Elon Musk sets political fires across X, the EU is being forced to reckon with its own choices amid rising anti-establishment and populist sentiment.
From Generation Greta to the Bande de Bardella: Why Europe’s youth are shifting political loyalties
13 Jan EU Institutions
From Generation Greta to the Bande de Bardella: Why Europe’s youth are shifting political loyalties
Europe’s young voters are increasingly turning to far-right parties, driven by frustration with mainstream politics, democratic disenchantment and an appeal to alternative policies.
Austrian election ‘another piece of the mosaic’ in far-right surge across the EU
01 Oct EU Institutions
Austrian election ‘another piece of the mosaic’ in far-right surge across the EU
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) took the top spot in Sunday's general election. Here's a look at how they did it and what it means for the EU.
Orbán’s far-right Patriots for Europe sidelined over committees, blocking its influence
23 Jul EU Institutions
Orbán’s far-right Patriots for Europe sidelined over committees, blocking its influence
The political group is now the third largest in the European Parliament – but without senior committee posts its power is likely to be limited, analysts say.
Germany’s scandal-ridden AfD rides steady wave of support into elections
05 Jun EU Institutions
Germany’s scandal-ridden AfD rides steady wave of support into elections
Despite a cascade of recent controversies, polls show the far-right Alternative for Germany is set for a strong showing in the European Parliament vote.
How a far-right Greek party is gaining with a ‘coalition of voters’ ahead of the EP elections
04 Jun EU Institutions
How a far-right Greek party is gaining with a ‘coalition of voters’ ahead of the EP elections
With Europeans set to go to the polls this weekend, Greek voters look poised to boost the fortunes of Greek Solution – and that of the European Conservatives and Reformists group.
'Cordon sanitaire' under strain as Europe lurches to the right
22 May EU Institutions
'Cordon sanitaire' under strain as Europe lurches to the right
As polls predict a surge in support for the far right across the EU in June's elections, mainstream parties are eyeing up previously unthinkable alliances.
The alternative to the alternative? How Germany's far left could limit far-right gains in the European elections
26 Apr EU Institutions
The alternative to the alternative? How Germany's far left could limit far-right gains in the European elections
A new party set up by former leftist Sahra Wagenknecht will likely claim some of Germany’s 96 seats in the European Parliament when voters go to the polls in June.
Romania's joint electoral list: Strategic move or threat to democracy?
18 Apr EU Institutions
Romania's joint electoral list: Strategic move or threat to democracy?
The country’s largest political parties – the Social Democrats and the Liberals – have formed an alliance to run in the European Parliament elections as part of a bid to allegedly fend off the far right.