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Conservative victories across Latin America, including Chile, Bolivia, Peru, and Honduras, indicate a surge in hard-right politics influenced by Trump, with leaders emphasizing anti-socialism, immigration control, and economic reform, reflecting widespread voter dissatisfaction and ideological shifts.
The Netherlands' recent election saw the pro-European, urban-supporting D66 party, led by Rob Jetten, narrowly defeating the populist PVV of Geert Wilders, indicating a shift towards more tolerant politics, with Jetten poised to become the country's youngest and first openly gay prime minister.
In a surprising turn of events, ultranationalist Călin Georgescu has emerged as a leading candidate in Romania's presidential election, securing a spot in the December 8 runoff against center-left Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. This development highlights a significant shift in Romanian politics, with the hard-right gaining momentum, potentially impacting the country's stance on international issues such as support for Ukraine against Russia.
In a surprising turn of events in Romania's presidential election, ultranationalist candidate Călin Georgescu is poised to advance to the runoff against center-left Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. Georgescu's unexpected surge highlights a significant shift in the political landscape, as he represents a hard-right faction previously considered fringe.
In the Romanian election, a reformist candidate is poised to defeat a hard-right leader and advance to the presidential runoff. This development is part of a broader political landscape where Western nations are navigating complex geopolitical challenges, including France's stance on military aid to Ukraine and the UK's concerns over Russian cyber threats to NATO. Additionally, the UK is seeking to improve post-Brexit relations with the EU, while NATO members express concerns about potential destabilization under the U.S. president-elect.
The rise of hard-right populist parties in Europe, such as those led by Marine Le Pen in France and Viktor Orban in Hungary, threatens the continent's political stability ahead of the European elections in June. Despite some improvements since Brexit and the pandemic, ongoing issues like the war in Ukraine and internal EU disputes could lead to political gridlock and a period of rudderlessness in Brussels.
In Texas, the hard-right faction of the Republican Party is gaining ground, ousting 15 incumbents in recent primaries. However, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan narrowly survived a challenge from a Trump-backed activist, maintaining a moderating influence in the State Legislature for now. The hard-right remains confident that its influence will continue to grow.
Brussels police shut down a gathering of hard-right, nationalist European politicians, including Viktor Orbán and Nigel Farage, at the National Conservatism conference. The event, which struggled to secure a venue in the Belgian capital, was disrupted by police with an order to close it down, citing public safety concerns and a counter-protest. Organizers criticized the decision, while politicians and MEPs expressed their dissatisfaction with the authorities' actions, vowing to secure an alternative venue for the conference's second day.
Mass protests have erupted in Spain over an amnesty deal, with the hard-right condemning it as a "coup". The deal, proposed by the Spanish government, aims to pardon Catalan separatist leaders involved in the 2017 independence bid. Critics argue that the amnesty undermines the rule of law and sends a dangerous message. The protests reflect the deep divisions within Spanish society over the issue.
Spain's upcoming election is expected to result in a coalition government that includes a hard-right nationalist party for the first time since the death of dictator Francisco Franco. The political climate in Spain has become increasingly polarized, with left-leaning Spaniards urging voters to "stop the fascists" while the right claims that the country will crumble under another term of the current centre-left prime minister. The election has sparked a heated identity debate, with divisions deepening along ideological lines. The rise of the hard-right Vox party has raised concerns about a return to neo-Francoism and the endangerment of liberal values.
Hard-right leaders in the European Union are throwing their support behind Spain's far-right party Vox, aiming to increase their influence in Brussels. Vox, known for its anti-immigration and anti-European Union stance, has gained popularity in recent years and is now seeking to expand its presence in the European Parliament. This move by hard-right leaders highlights the growing influence of right-wing parties in European politics.
The European Union cancelled an upcoming cultural event with Israel after a hard-right minister, who has been critical of the EU, announced his attendance. The move highlights the ongoing tension between the EU and Israel over diplomatic relations and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.