Germany’s first MP born in Africa steps down amid racist harassment But Karamba Diaby says racist threats ‘not main reason’ for his decision The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024
Germany’s first black African-born MP to stand down after racist abuse Karamba Diaby’s announcement he wants to spend time with family comes after bullet and arson attacks on his office The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024
France's Messy Elections Make American Politics Look Orderly The U.S. flirtation with populism barely holds a candle to the situation across the Atlantic. Reason · Jul 3, 2024
German parliament set to impose tougher fines on unruly politicians Revised rules expected to be passed that will increase financial penalties after a rise in antisocial outbursts The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024
Hungary's Orban forms new EU parliament group ahead of rotating presidency Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday announced the formation of a new EU parliamentary alliance with Austria's far-right party and the Czech centrist group of ex-premier Andrej Babis. This comes on the eve of Hungary taking over the rotating presidency of the EU. Radio France Internationale · Jun 30, 2024
Two police officers hospitalised in violent clash with protesters at far-right AfD congress in Germany Seven officers were also reportedly injured The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2024
Protesters, police clash as Germany’s far-right AfD party congress starts Alternative for Germany came in second in European Parliament elections earlier this month. Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2024
Protesters Clash With Police At Germany's Far-Right Afd Conference Protests and clashes in Essen as AfD party conference faces mass counter-demonstrations. Reports of violence and arrests. Top News · Jun 29, 2024
German far-right party opens convention after strong election showing. Opponents gather to protest The far-right Alternative for Germany party is holding a convention in the western city of Essen and large-scale protests against the party are taking place The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2024
Protests Expected At German Far-right AfD Congress Germany's far-right AfD kicks off a congress Saturday weeks after scoring record EU election results despite multiple scandals, with fresh mass protests expected against the anti-immigration party. International Business Times · Jun 29, 2024
Far-right politician back in German court over use of Nazi slogan The court last month fined AfD’s Bjorn Hocke 13,000 euros for his first use of the Nazi motto. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2024
On a journey through Germany, the horror of the past lurks close to the surface I have loved being in this warm, friendly place for Euro 2024, a homecoming of sorts. But that doesn’t stop it terrifying me The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024
Populist, nativist, neofascist? A lexicon of Europe’s far right There are numerous terms to describe the wide array of far right parties, but what do all they mean – and do we always use the right ones? The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
Top Jobs On EU Leaders' Menu, With Von Der Leyen In Pole Position EU leaders gather Monday in Brussels to thrash out over dinner how to distribute the bloc's top jobs, with Ursula von der Leyen seemingly on track for a second term heading the European Commission. International Business Times · Jun 17, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024 Rising violence against politicians is an attack on democracy itself Seemingly random assaults in Britain and other parts of Europe are coming from left and right
The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024 European populists back Putin as they roll out their anti-Ukraine positions Vladimir Putin looks to be a big winner from the far-right surge in the recent European Parliament election.
France 24 · Jun 14, 2024 Germany introduces new measures to make country less attractive to migrants From a payment card that does not allow cash withdrawals, to mandatory community service, Germany is introducing measures to make the country less attractive to migrants. The country remains the destination of choice for asylum seekers within the EU. More than 330,000 people sought asylum there last year: almost a…
The Conversation · Jun 14, 2024 Why are Europeans – including the young – being pushed to the far right? In Europe, the slogan “never again fascism” is one that still resonates. The death and destruction wrought by hyper-nationalist, authoritarian states in the first half of the 20th century still haunts the nightmares of successive generations.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024 ‘Crime is out of hand’: how young people turned to far right in east German city Germans under 25 gave the AfD 16% of their vote in the European elections, with particular support in the east
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024 In Germany, football has made nationalism cool again. That’s why I’m dreading the Euros As the far-right AfD gains support among young people, an ugly summer mood looks certain – unless the German team get booted out early
Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2024 European Parliament at crossroads as right-wing parties triumph in EU vote While the centre-right European People’s Party remains the largest bloc, analysts say a shift to the right is likely.
Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 838 As the war enters its 838th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024 Leftwing Nordic nations provide ‘ray of hope’ in Europe Left-leaning parties in Finland, Sweden, and Denmark see surge in support in Euro-elections, countering rightwing popularity in France and Germany
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024 Europe is beset by global threats. How will a destabilised EU cope with them? From Putin to China, the continent faces dramatic challenges – a rightward lurch leaves the union less able to protect its people, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci