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How should Labour and the Tories respond to the populist right? Lessons from Europe

In Germany’s snap parliamentary elections, Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) doubled its vote share to 21%, leaping from the fifth-largest party in Germany’s lower house to the second. In the UK, Reform UK is rising in the polls.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2025

Christian Stocker becomes Austrian chancellor as three-party gov’t sworn in

Led by Christian Stocker as chancellor, new ruling coalition keeps far-right Freedom Party in opposition.

Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2025

Austria eyes new coalition government that excludes far-right Freedom Party

Conservative People’s Party, Social Democrats and liberal Neos to present a ‘common programme’ after deal.

Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025

Austria votes in general election as far right eyes victory

Austria votes as far-right Freedom Party battles conservatives amid concerns over migration, inflation, and Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2024

Is Austria’s far right poised for historic win in Sunday elections?

The Freedom Party of Austria looks set to beat rivals for the first time. What are its policies?

Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2024

The Old Vine Project Campaigns to Save South Africa’s Historic Vineyards

Wines made from vines more than 35 years old are complex and dense, and they’re increasingly valued.

Businessweek · May 5, 2023

Austrian president says he is seeking re-election

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, a 78-year-old former leader of the Greens, said in a video posted online on Sunday he is standing for re-election this year to a second six-year term, which is likely to limit the number of candidates.

Reuters · May 22, 2022