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politics1 year ago•7 min saved

"Rise of Portugal's Far Right: From Election Victory to New Finance Minister Appointment"

Portugal's recent elections saw the populist far right party Chega, led by André Ventura, emerge as the third force in the political landscape, while the center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) narrowly edged out the Socialist Party (PS). The low abstention rate and migration issues played a role in Chega's rise, with the left-wing parties facing a dilemma of affirming their positions while negotiating with the PS to prevent the far right's growth. The upcoming European elections pose a new challenge for the Left, as they navigate EU-critical stances and potential reinforcement of the far right.

via Jacobin magazine|

#elections #european-union #far-right

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

France's Immigration Reform Sparks Political Turmoil

The French parliament has passed a controversial immigration reform bill, backed by President Emmanuel Macron's centrist Renaissance party and Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally. The legislation makes it tougher for migrants to bring family members to France, delays access to welfare benefits, and bans detaining minors in detention centers. Left-wing parties accused Macron of making concessions to the far right, while right-wing parties welcomed the amended bill. The vote exposed divisions within the governing alliance, with some MPs abstaining or voting against. The health minister, Aurélien Rousseau, announced his resignation in protest, and other ministers are reportedly considering quitting. Human rights groups criticized the reform as the most regressive immigration law in France in decades.

via BBC.com|

#france #immigration-reform #left-wing-parties

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Greece's Political and Economic Landscape: Recent Developments and Future Prospects.

Greece's left-wing party Syriza severely underperformed in the first round of elections, winning only 20% of the ballots compared to the conservative New Democracy party's 40%. Syriza's share significantly decreased from the 31% it had won in 2019. The election results have provoked soul searching on the left about what the future holds for Syriza and other left-wing parties. Syriza failed to provide a comprehensive narrative which could convince people it could be an alternative to the right-wing.

via Al Jazeera English|

#elections #greece #left-wing-parties