All articles tagged with #populist politics
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Reuters
Andrej Babis's ANO party won the Czech parliamentary election, aiming for a one-party government and planning to seek support from fringe parties, including far-right groups, while opposing EU climate and migration policies and reducing support for Ukraine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's presidential ballot is seen as a foolish move by Damon Linker, who believes that Trump can only be defeated in the political arena. Linker argues that efforts to neutralize Trump through legal means will only make him stronger, as he has successfully weaponized populist politics. He warns that the ruling risks further alienating Republican voters and undermining the legitimacy of the judicial branch. Linker suggests that Trump's disqualification should have been addressed during his second impeachment trial, and that ultimately, Trump can only be beaten at the ballot box.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi was honored with a state funeral in Milan's Duomo cathedral and a day of national mourning, as his legacy was being hotly debated among Italians. Berlusconi, a media mogul, soccer entrepreneur, and three-time former premier, died at the age of 86 on Monday in a Milan hospital where he was being treated for chronic leukemia. Berlusconi's detractors' list of political damage is long, including conflicts of interest relating to his media empire, dozens of trials mostly for business dealings, revelations of sex-fueled bunga-bunga parties at his villa near Milan, and questionable associations, including his enduring friendship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.