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Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany news: Far-right AfD ahead of Merz's conservatives

The far-right Alternative for Germany leads in polls, with 26% support, while Chancellor Merz's bloc has dropped to 25%.
Europe politics
fromThe Nation
6 hours ago

The Honeymoon Is Over Between Trump and Europe's Far Right

Donald Trump's actions are straining US-Europe relations, particularly regarding energy security and political alliances within Europe.
#crime-statistics
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

German crime statistics: false blame on migrants?

Nationality and age significantly influence crime statistics in Germany, with non-Germans disproportionately represented among suspects.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

German crime figures: Are migrants unfairly targeted?

Nationality and age significantly influence crime statistics in Germany, with non-Germans and young men being disproportionately represented among suspects.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

German crime statistics: false blame on migrants?

Nationality and age significantly influence crime statistics in Germany, with non-Germans disproportionately represented among suspects.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

German crime figures: Are migrants unfairly targeted?

Nationality and age significantly influence crime statistics in Germany, with non-Germans and young men being disproportionately represented among suspects.
#immigration
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
6 days ago

More than a quarter of people in Germany have an immigration background

Germany's immigrant population reached 22 million in 2025, comprising 26.3% of the total population, with growth slowing compared to previous years.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
6 days ago

More than a quarter of people in Germany have an immigration background

Germany's immigrant population reached 22 million in 2025, comprising 26.3% of the total population, with growth slowing compared to previous years.
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Even for Europe's populist firebrands, Trump might be going too far

Farage was an early supporter of Trump's strikes on Iran, but as anger at the war - and at the president - grows among Britons, he is backtracking.
Right-wing politics
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Can anyone stop Jordan Bardella in France? A crowded field could gift the election to the far right

A unifying candidate is needed to challenge hard-right populist Jordan Bardella in France's 2027 presidential election run-off.
#hungary
fromTruthout
5 days ago
Europe politics

Orban's Defeat in Hungary Signals Far Right's Weakness, Not the Left's Strength

US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Quiet Way Authoritarianism Begins to Crumble

Hungary's political landscape shifted dramatically as the opposition party won two-thirds of parliamentary seats, signaling potential change in illiberal governance.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Digested week: Hungary's election result is rare good news in a depressing and surreal world | John Crace

The defeat of Viktor Orban's government in Hungary is a positive development amidst global challenges.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Hungary's voters shunned Orban but it may be too early to celebrate end of Europe's far right

Hungary's election results indicate voter frustration with corruption and economic issues, not a definitive end to far-right populism in Europe.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Hungary: How Orban's election loss impacts Central Europe

Peter Magyar's election victory signifies a rejection of Viktor Orban's policies and a desire for closer ties with Europe over Russia.
Europe politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Orban's Defeat in Hungary Signals Far Right's Weakness, Not the Left's Strength

Péter Magyar's victory over Viktor Orbán signifies a setback for the far right in Hungary, but lacks a clear progressive vision.
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Flips On Former Key European Ally: It's Her Who's Unacceptable'

Trump criticized Meloni after her defense of the Pope, claiming she has changed and is now unacceptable.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany news: Merz hosts Zelenskyy in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Berlin for government consultations, prompting extraordinary security measures.
#viktor-orban
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Orban's defeat threatens to halt Hungarian support of populist right

Viktor Orban's defeat threatens financial support for British right-wing figures and institutions linked to his regime.
Europe politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Viktor Orban's Loss Was Also a Defeat for MAGA

Viktor Orbán's election loss signifies a setback for Donald Trump and his political influence in global far-right movements.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Orban's defeat threatens to halt Hungarian support of populist right

Viktor Orban's defeat threatens financial support for British right-wing figures and institutions linked to his regime.
Europe politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Viktor Orban's Loss Was Also a Defeat for MAGA

Viktor Orbán's election loss signifies a setback for Donald Trump and his political influence in global far-right movements.
Germany politics
fromwww.thelocal.de
4 days ago

Germany's Chancellor Merz takes title of world's most unpopular leader

Friedrich Merz has been named the world's most unpopular democratic leader, with 76% of Germans dissatisfied with his performance as chancellor.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 days ago

PODCAST: France to lose 1.7 million kids and far right photoshoot causes stir

France is facing significant changes, including a proposed law for May 1st work, Alsace independence discussions, and a projected decline in schoolchildren.
#bulgaria
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev set to win parliamentary vote

Progressive Bulgaria party, led by Rumen Radev, has gained significant support in the recent parliamentary election, surpassing rivals amid ongoing political crisis.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Bulgaria votes as pro-Russian former president leads in the polls

Bulgarians are voting for a new government amid concerns over corruption and political instability, with Rumen Radev as the frontrunner promising stability.
Europe politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

After Orban's defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Kremlin's next best bet

Moscow seeks to regain influence in the EU through support for Rumen Radev in Bulgaria's elections following Orban's defeat.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev set to win parliamentary vote

Progressive Bulgaria party, led by Rumen Radev, has gained significant support in the recent parliamentary election, surpassing rivals amid ongoing political crisis.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Bulgaria votes as pro-Russian former president leads in the polls

Bulgarians are voting for a new government amid concerns over corruption and political instability, with Rumen Radev as the frontrunner promising stability.
Europe politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

After Orban's defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Kremlin's next best bet

Moscow seeks to regain influence in the EU through support for Rumen Radev in Bulgaria's elections following Orban's defeat.
#germany
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Thousands rally across Germany to call for faster green shift

Thousands protested in Germany for a faster transition to renewable energy, criticizing the government for hindering progress towards climate goals.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Thousands rally across Germany to call for faster green shift

Thousands protested in Germany for a faster transition to renewable energy, criticizing the government for hindering progress towards climate goals.
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Why Orban's Loss Was So Devastating to the New Right

Vance beseeched a crowd in Budapest, asking, 'Will you stand for sovereignty and democracy? Will you stand for western civilization? Will you stand for freedom, for truth and for the god of our fathers?'
Right-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany news: Iran war not causing migration wave Dobrindt

We are not currently seeing increased migration pressure. At present, we are seeing high levels of internal migration in both countries, but we are not yet detecting pressure on the Turkish border.
Germany news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Badenoch calls Farage an opportunist' after he urges Scottish nationalists to back Reform

Kemi Badenoch accuses Nigel Farage of opportunism and lacking genuine beliefs in unionism amid upcoming Scottish elections.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I want to reform our country because a strong Germany is a precondition for a strong Europe

Wars and crises are undermining economies and security, necessitating a united European front for sovereignty and resilience.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

More than half of Britons support rejoining EU 10 years on from Brexit vote

Support for rejoining the EU is growing among British voters, especially among Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green party supporters.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Could the continent's far right be suffering from a Trumplash?

The Rassemblement National's local election performance indicates potential vulnerabilities ahead of the upcoming presidential vote in France.
Germany politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

European Progressives Have Chance to Turn Far Right Losses Into Long-Term Defeat

Hard right political parties are gaining influence in Europe, with the potential for significant power shifts by the end of the decade.
Germany news
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Militant democracy or creeping illiberalism? Germany's free speech dilemma.

Germany's aggressive hate-speech laws, intended to protect minorities, often shield the government and can be misused against the very groups they aim to protect.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

After setbacks across Europe, is the populist far right losing ground?

Far-right parties in France, Italy, and Slovenia faced setbacks in recent elections, but analysts caution against drawing long-term conclusions from these results.
#afd
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany's AfD: The new neoliberal workers' party?

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) gained significant support in Rhineland-Palatinate, particularly among working-class voters, amid economic concerns.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany's AfD: The new neoliberal workers' party?

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) gained significant support in Rhineland-Palatinate, particularly among working-class voters, amid economic concerns.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Germany: Conservatives link immigration with crime

Friedrich Merz links violence against women to immigrant groups and advocates for large-scale deportations in response to rising crime rates.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Denmark election: far right has slowed under Frederiksen but at what cost?

Mayasa Mandia, a recent graduate, criticizes the normalization of far-right rhetoric under Mette Frederiksen's government and supports left-wing parties in the election.
#rhineland-palatinate
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany's governing CDU, SPD watch latest regional election

The state election in Rhineland-Palatinate is highly competitive, with the CDU and SPD in a tight race for majority control.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Berlin closely watching latest German regional election

Rhineland-Palatinate's state election on March 22 is crucial, with CDU and SPD in a tight race for majority control.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany's governing CDU, SPD watch latest regional election

The state election in Rhineland-Palatinate is highly competitive, with the CDU and SPD in a tight race for majority control.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Berlin closely watching latest German regional election

Rhineland-Palatinate's state election on March 22 is crucial, with CDU and SPD in a tight race for majority control.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: Right-wing violence rises in 2025

Germany recorded 1,521 cases of right-wing politically motivated violence in 2025; the Berlinale defended filmmakers amid controversy over politics in art.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Lower Saxony: AfD state chapter designated extremist group

Lower Saxony's intelligence agency designates the AfD state chapter as an extremist surveillance object, enabling intensified monitoring, informants, and telecommunications surveillance.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Last day of campaigning before state election

Boris Pistorius visits Asia to discuss defense cooperation amid geopolitical tensions and concerns over US military operations in Germany related to Iran.
#community
fromAeon
2 months ago
Philosophy

The yearnings that take young Europeans into the far Right | Aeon Essays

fromAeon
2 months ago
Philosophy

The yearnings that take young Europeans into the far Right | Aeon Essays

fromAeon
2 months ago
Philosophy

The yearnings that take young Europeans into the far Right | Aeon Essays

fromAeon
2 months ago
Philosophy

The yearnings that take young Europeans into the far Right | Aeon Essays

Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?

Europe's center-right EPP party is increasingly coordinating with far-right groups to secure legislative majorities, signaling a structural shift away from traditional democratic firewalls against extremism.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany: A regional election overshadowed by the Iran war

Rhineland-Palatinate's March 22 state election is a tight race between the SPD and CDU, with the FDP likely to lose parliamentary representation and control of the viticulture ministry.
#spd-decline
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

State elections spell doom for Germany's oldest party

The SPD, Germany's oldest political party, has collapsed to historic lows, achieving only 5.5% in Baden-Württemberg elections, as traditional working-class voters shift to the AfD and Left Party due to the party's failure to represent economically disadvantaged populations.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

State elections spell doom for Germany's oldest party

The SPD, Germany's oldest political party, has collapsed to historic lows, achieving only 5.5% in Baden-Württemberg elections, as traditional working-class voters shift to the AfD and Left Party due to the party's failure to represent economically disadvantaged populations.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany: AfD marks success in state election

The AfD achieved 18.8% in Baden-Württemberg, its best western German result, demonstrating the far-right party's establishment across all German society including wealthy regions.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Far-right AfD polls 37% ahead of state vote

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Germany news
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

German state election a test for chancellor Friedrich Merz

The CDU seeks to win Baden-Württemberg's regional election Sunday against the Greens and counter the far-right AfD's rising influence across Germany.
#german-politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Lawmakers in German state elect new governor to counter far-right rise

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Germany news
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: far-right extremist 'Saxon Separatists' stand trial

A neo-Nazi group called the "Saxon Separatists" planned an armed overthrow of German democracy to create a National Socialist state in Saxony.
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