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politics1 year ago

"EU Faces Historic Right-Wing Surge Amid Identity Crisis"

The European Union is holding elections for the European Parliament, where nearly 400 million citizens will vote for representatives from 27 member countries. This election indirectly influences the selection of the EU's key institutional leaders, including the European Commission President. The process is complex, involving multiple political groups and languages, and the rise of far-right parties could significantly impact EU policies on issues like migration and support for Ukraine. Results will be finalized by June 10.

via POLITICO Europe|
#elections#european-parliament#european-union
european-politics1 year ago

"Far-Right Surge Poised to Shape 2024 European Elections"

The upcoming European Parliament elections will reflect diverse national sentiments across 27 countries, with significant gains expected for right and far-right parties. Key issues include the rise of young far-right leaders in France, Belgium's potential dissolution, Poland's focus on national security amid Russia's war, and muted campaigns in Slovakia following an assassination attempt. Other notable developments include Austria's far-right surge, Italy's Giorgia Meloni solidifying her position, Germany's Scholz facing criticism over Ukraine, Hungary's Orban challenged by a new party, Spain's conservatives pressuring PM Sánchez, the Netherlands' political polarization, and Denmark's election as a test for its government.

via BBC.com|
#coalition-governments#european-elections#european-politics
politics1 year ago

"Dutch Far-right Leader Wilders Faces Coalition Challenge for Premiership"

Geert Wilders, the leader of the Party for Freedom, announced that he does not have the support of his likely coalition partners to become the next Dutch prime minister. This comes after a breakthrough in coalition talks, setting up the likelihood of a technical Cabinet made up of experts. Wilders, known for his anti-Islam stance, has stepped aside in the interests of pushing through his agenda, and the exact contours of a new coalition Cabinet remain unclear. The rise of the populist far right in Europe is evident, with far-right parties expected to make significant gains in upcoming elections.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#coalition-negotiations#dutch-politics#european-politics
politics2 years ago

"German Court Cuts State Funding for Extreme-Right Party"

Germany's Constitutional Court ruled to withdraw state subsidies and tax relief from the extreme right-wing NPD, now known as "Die Heimat," for six years, citing its anticonstitutional agenda. The ruling could impact similar measures against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). The decision marks the first time such action has been taken by the court, and comes after the party failed to obtain enough votes in recent elections.

via DW (English)|
#constitutional-court#far-right-parties#germany
politics2 years ago

"Spanish PM Urges Inclusive EU and Increased Government Role in Business Amid Far-Right Concerns"

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed concern over the rise of far-right political groups in Western democracies, citing it as the biggest worry. He highlighted the need for centrist parties to be more successful and emphasized the importance of sticking to previous agreements among the largest political families in the European Union. Sánchez secured another term as Spain's prime minister in November.

via CNBC|
#european-union#far-right-parties#political-fragmentation
politics2 years ago

Europe Divided: Poland, Hungary, and EU Leaders Clash Over Migration Reform

The far-right leaders of Hungary and Poland have rejected a group statement on irregular migration at a summit of European leaders. The clash highlights the ongoing division within the European Union over how to address irregular migration, which has become a central focus of far-right parties. The leaders of Hungary and Poland have been pushing back against the idea of all European countries sharing the distribution of newly arrived migrants, with Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki criticizing a "dictate coming from Brussels and Berlin." The summit did reach a deal on addressing periods of high arrivals, but the issue of migration remains a contentious one within the EU.

via Al Jazeera English|
#eu#far-right-parties#hungary
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Rising Hate Crimes and Colorful Celebrations: Berlin's LGBTQ+ Activism

German LGBTQ+ rights activist Anastasia Biefang has expressed concern over the rise in homophobic and anti-transgender violence and abuse in the country, comparing it to Nazi rhetoric. Hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ+ community in Germany increased by 15.5% last year. Biefang highlighted a feeling of exclusion and division that is fueling anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, particularly among supporters of far-right parties. The rise in backlash against LGBTQ+ rights is also seen in other parts of Europe, such as Hungary.

via Reuters|
#anastasia-biefang#far-right-parties#germany
politics2 years ago

Surge of Far-Right Parties Sweeping Europe

Far-right parties are experiencing a notable resurgence across Europe, with countries like France, Italy, Finland, Sweden, Greece, and Spain witnessing the rise of nationalist, populist, and ultra-conservative parties. Old taboos against collaborating with far-right groups are eroding, and mainstream politicians have adopted some far-right stances, making them seem more mainstream. Far-right parties have also moved towards the political center, appealing to centrist voters. Dissatisfaction with the political mainstream, concerns about identity, economics, and social justice, as well as frustration with traditional politicians' lack of clear answers, are driving the far-right renaissance. These parties now speak about reforming the EU rather than leaving it, and they are predicted to perform strongly in the upcoming European Parliament elections.

via BBC|
#europe#far-right-parties#immigration