All articles tagged with #far right
Public prosecutors are examining more than a dozen allegations against soldiers in the 26th Parachute Regiment, including sexual harassment, drug use and Nazi-style uniforms, prompting leadership changes and a values-focused reform push as Germany seeks to bolster the Bundeswehr.
The article discusses the complex legacy of Brigitte Bardot, highlighting her status as a 1960s cinema icon and her association with far-right politics and racist rhetoric in France, contrasting her symbolic representation of postwar France's idyllic image with the country's reliance on immigrant labor and the darker underpinnings of its national identity.
French politicians are divided over how to honor the late actress Brigitte Bardot, whose legacy is complicated by her iconic film career and controversial far-right views, including convictions for hate speech; right-wing figures praise her as a symbol of French patriotism, while some left-wing politicians acknowledge her contributions but criticize her political stances.
The article discusses how far-right groups are infiltrating everyday culture through online content, music, fashion, and social media, normalizing extremist ideas and potentially radicalizing individuals, with the aid of AI technology accelerating content creation and dissemination.
Denis Kapustin, leader of the far-right Russian Volunteer Corps fighting alongside Kyiv in Ukraine, was killed in action in the Zaporizhzhia region. Kapustin, known as White Rex, was a neo-Nazi and founder of the RVC, which aims to overthrow Putin and establish an ethnic Russian state. He was on Russia’s terrorist and extremist list and involved in far-right activities across Europe.
Remigration, a concept originating from far-right and ethnonationalist ideologies, involves forcibly removing non-white populations from traditionally white countries and is gaining traction in the US and Europe, with some government entities considering policies aligned with this idea.
The article discusses internal conflicts within Italy's far-right League, highlighting moderate Luca Zaia's opposition to Salvini's populist approach amidst broader political tensions and external threats.
Chile's newly elected president, José Antonio Kast, openly supports Pinochet's regime, reflecting a persistent nostalgia for the dictatorship among a segment of the population, despite its brutal history of torture and killings. Support for Pinochet has shifted into mainstream right-wing politics, with some voters forgetting or unaware of the regime's atrocities, raising concerns about historical memory and education.
José Antonio Kast's victory in Chile's presidential election marks a significant shift to the far-right, with his admiration for Pinochet and hardline immigration policies raising concerns about the future of Chilean democracy amid regional right-wing trends and US influence in Latin America.
A member of Germany's far-right AfD party, Matthias Moosdorf, has been charged with making a Nazi salute at the Reichstag, an act illegal in Germany, after allegedly greeting a colleague with a Hitler salute in June 2023. Moosdorf, who was stripped of his parliamentary immunity, denies the allegations.
Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast won Chile's presidential election with 58% of the vote, marking a significant political shift and the first conservative government since 1990, amid concerns over crime, immigration, and economic issues, and facing a divided Congress.
The New York Young Republican Club plans to host Markus Frohnmaier, a far-right German politician from the AfD party, at its gala, amid controversy over the party's extremist reputation and controversial statements, including calls for a 'new civic order' in Germany and the use of Nazi-associated phrases.
President Donald Trump recently echoed far-right European rhetoric with the term 'remigration' during Thanksgiving, reflecting his populist nationalist style that demonizes minorities and migrants, reminiscent of the language used by far-right parties in Europe.
Tucker Carlson's interview with white supremacist Nick Fuentes has sparked controversy within the Republican Party, with some members condemning Fuentes' views and criticizing Carlson for giving him a platform, leading to internal debates and resignations at the Heritage Foundation.
The article discusses the fragmentation of Donald Trump's MAGA coalition following a controversial far-right interview, highlighting internal disagreements within the movement.