‘Dodged a bullet.’ French voters deny far right a win. But what now?
PARIS — Strangers in Paris cafes raised joyful toasts to one another. In tight-packed crowds, people hugged and wept. A speeding bicyclist trailed a flapping French…
Far-right parties set to gain more power in European elections
BERLIN — Europe’s far right is on the march. Nationalist-populist political parties are expected to make major gains in continentwide parliamentary elections beginning Thursday, cementing a…
This time, the far-right threat is real – POLITICO
In 2024, the right wing surge in the polls seems bigger and bolder, with one predicting the nationalist right and far right could pick up…
EU threatens to silence Hungary if it blocks Ukrainian funds – POLITICO
On Ukraine, the Euroskeptic and pro-Russian Orbán said from the start of the war that Kyiv and Moscow should work on a mediated solution. With…
How Europe’s establishment made the far right great again – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. A CORPSE IN THE DANUBE AND A VOICE FROM THE GRAVE might sound more…
Macron goes all in with high-stakes reshuffle to combat far right – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron has propelled rising star Gabriel Attal center stage…
I’m no lame duck, Macron says, vowing to stop Le Pen’s rise – POLITICO
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron hit back Wednesday against speculation he has become a lame-duck president paving the way for the far right to…
Migration is derailing leaders from Biden to Macron. Who’s next? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Western leaders are grappling with how to handle two era-defining wars in…
Europe’s far right flexes anti-Brussels muscles as it opens EU campaign – POLITICO
FLORENCE, Italy — Europe’s right-wing leaders fired the opening salvo of their promised EU-wide election campaign at a rally of the hardline Identity and Democracy…
Tucker Carlson, Trump’s shadow diplomat – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Donald Trump has mulled naming Tucker Carlson as his vice president if…
Dutch election is wide open as voting begins – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — As Dutch polling stations open on Wednesday, any one of four…
Israel-Hamas war cuts deep into Germany’s soul – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. It’s as if one front in the Israel-Hamas war is playing out on the…
Belgian officials knew all about Brussels terror attack gunman — but were unable to stop him – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Belgian authorities were well aware of the gunman who caused terror in…
How Germany’s far right weaponized heat pumps – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. When they write the book on the downfall of liberal democracy, will it begin…
Poland moves to extradite Ukrainian SS veteran who was applauded in Canada – POLITICO
Poland’s Education Minister Przemysław Czarnek said Tuesday he has “taken steps” toward extraditing Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old Ukrainian Nazi veteran who was honored by Canadian…
Putin exposes the myth of Austria’s victimhood – POLITICO
VIENNA — No one does victimhood quite like Austria. Over the past century, the Central European country has presented itself to the outside world as…
Macron’s slow but bold U-turn on Ukraine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron missed the boat on Ukraine. Faced with Russia’s…
Springtime for Europe’s fascists – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — These are heady times for Europe’s far right. Illegal immigration is…
Scoop! Why Ben from Ben & Jerry’s blames America for war in Ukraine – POLITICO
Ben Cohen wasn’t talking about ice cream. He was talking about American militarism. At 72, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream is bald…
Come help stop migrant boats before they get here – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Greece wants the EU to stop migrant boats before they even get to Europe. …