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What are the EU elections and why do they matter?

European Parliament elections shape EU policy direction. [ more ]

The American Conservative

1 week ago

Right-wing politics

Anti-Establishment Pressure Builds as EU Elections Loom

For the first time, the EU's parliamentary elections align with the US presidential election, potentially causing a significant political shift. [ more ]

www.thelocal.de

1 month ago

EU data protection

EXPLAINED: What's at stake in Germany's European election vote

Far-right parties potentially making gains in EU elections

MEPs representing Europe's interest rather than national interest [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Far-right EU election gains could boost nationalist parties on home turf

Far-right gains in European elections unlikely to significantly impact parliament dynamics. [ more ]

euronews

2 weeks ago

Strack-Zimmermann: Far-right would use election success to undermine EU

Defending liberal values is crucial amidst the rise of far-right parties in European elections. [ more ]

www.thelocal.com

2 months ago

Analysis: Why far-right still faces hurdles in quest for power in Europe

Traditional parties need to respond to the rise of far-right parties by balancing between electoral turf and forming coalitions.

Far-right parties are gaining more electoral success due to moderating their rhetoric and leveraging societal crises. [ more ]

www.france24.com

EU data protection

Far right seeks to exploit EU economic woes to win big in EU election

Soaring food costs, economic stagnation, and deteriorating living standards risk fueling support for far-right parties in European elections.

The rise in populist forces is correlated with economic and financial crises, as the far right exploits feelings of impoverishment and pessimism among voters. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Which crisis tribe' do you belong to? These five factions will define Europe in 2024 | Ivan Krastev and Mark Leonard

Far-right parties have shifted their tactics and are now focused on remaking and governing the EU rather than leaving it.

Europe is facing multiple crises, including migration, financial, climate, health, and security crises, which have led to a sense of existential threat for many Europeans. [ more ]

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www.thelocal.com

1 week ago

From Swexit to Frexit: How Europe's far-right parties have ditched plans to leave EU

Far-right parties shifting focus from EU exit to immigration for mainstream appeal. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

3 weeks ago

As EU election campaigns kick off in Germany, the Ukraine war, rise of far right are dominant themes

The German parties have kicked off their campaigns for the European Parliament election with a focus on key issues like the war in Ukraine and concerns about far-right nationalist parties. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

3 weeks ago

As EU election campaigns kick off in Germany, the Ukraine war, rise of far right are dominant themes

European Parliament election campaigns in Germany focus on issues like the war in Ukraine and far-right nationalist parties across the continent. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

5 months ago

Europe's far-right populists buoyed by Wilders' win in Netherlands, hoping the best is yet to come

Geert Wilders achieved a significant and unexpected election victory, more than doubling his party's seats in parliament.

The success of Wilders and other far-right parties in Europe gives hope to nationalist conservative populists ahead of the European Parliament election.

Populism is on the rise in Europe, as seen in the recent electoral successes of far-right parties in the Netherlands, Germany, and Slovakia. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 weeks ago

Opinion | The Far Right Wants to Take Over Europe, and She's Leading the Way

Far-right European parties aim to take over the EU rather than exit it, with leaders like Marion Marechal and Giorgia Meloni influencing this shift. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war live: British foreign minister says he opposes sending western troops to Ukraine

EU fighting anti-Ukraine propaganda ahead of elections

Experts warn of pro-Russian false claims on social media [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

2 months ago

Black Lives Matter

Far right makes gains in Israeli municipal elections

Far-right and ultra-religious parties won key local elections in Israel

Jerusalem saw a significant victory for the far-right bloc in municipal elections [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Film

Middle East crisis, Ukraine and far right combine to disrupt Berlin film festival

The Berlinale film festival is expecting a politically charged edition this year as geopolitical tensions come to the forefront.

The festival is grappling with issues such as the Middle East conflict, the rise of far-right parties, and the war in Ukraine. [ more ]

euronews

France politics

French farmers continue protesting one day after death of demonstrator

Farmers in France are protesting for better wages and less strict regulation in the agricultural sector.

Protests have escalated across Europe, with similar actions taken by agricultural workers in Romania and Germany. [ more ]

www.thelocal.com

EU data protection

'Wake-up call': Far-right parties set to make huge gains in 2024 EU elections

Support for mainstream centrist parties is expected to plummet in the European parliamentary elections, potentially leading to a surge in right-wing and far-right parties.

The rise of these parties could threaten key policies such as tackling climate change and providing support to war-torn Ukraine. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com