Forget Le Pen. French politics has a new archvillain. – POLITICO
“We condemn both extreme-left and extreme-right wrongdoing,” said a government official, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly…
EU wants to save regions on Russia’s doorstep from economic malaise – POLITICO
The EU is concerned that if these easternmost regions depopulate, Europe’s ability to defend the border is compromised,…
4 French mayoral races that will show where the presidential race is heading – POLITICO
Pissevin, a high-rise neighborhood just a 15-minute streetcar ride from the landmark amphitheater, seized national headlines in 2024…
German state’s ruling coalition collapses over infighting within populist left party – POLITICO
The coalition collapse came as two lawmakers and the finance minister left the BSW parliamentary group over policy…
The battle is on to lead France’s left against the far right – POLITICO
“Past presidential elections have shown that two candidates can’t coexist on the left without causing trouble for each…
The EU’s far right has tasted power. Now it wants action on migrants, cars and red tape – POLITICO
However, Italy’s Nicola Procaccini, chair of the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (which ideologically sits between the EPP…
German Antifa group is a ‘terrorist’ organization, US declares – POLITICO
The attacks took place around the time of a neo-Nazi gathering, and the perpetrators were reported to have used…
Government downfall tests Macron like never before – POLITICO
In reality, though, the risks of failure are high. Laurent Wauquiez, Les Républicains’ parliamentary leader, warned on Monday…
foment US-style polarization – POLITICO
Needing the far left as a foil For the AfD, the clearest political foil is the Left, a…
Can Germany’s humbled political establishment regroup? – POLITICO
With the incoming Merz administration’s focus on more military spending, tax cuts, welfare cuts and migration curbs, the…
The French left is finally eyeing a comeback – POLITICO
Talks between the left and Bayrou never really took off, and the Socialists are once again threatening to…
Will Greece Break the Mold of 21st Century European Politics?
Greece likes to proclaim itself as the cradle of democracy. It is a fair claim, since many of…