Euroskeptics in France, Germany suddenly gain steam in elections
The European reaction to an American pullback from its leading role in continental defense has sparked a drive…
Let’s make Farage wear Brexit like a badge of shame
“I don’t think anyone in this country wants to reopen the Brexit debate.” The words of culture secretary…
The Crisis of Global Britain
Britain’s recent local elections revealed more than a routine midterm backlash. Labour’s heavy losses, the continuing erosion of…
Restore Britain is the enemy of populism
Rupert Lowe clearly hankers after a place in the history books. The leader of Restore Britain seems to…
Former PM Philippe launches presidential campaign to take on far right in France – POLITICO
Philippe has in recent weeks faced accusations he was being too quiet and running an overly low-profile campaign.…
Reform’s victory shows the Brexit spirit is alive and well
The results of Thursday’s local-council elections not only confirmed the end of the era of the Labour-Tory duopoly;…
U.K. Local Elections: Labour’s Starmer Braces for Upsets Against Reform UK, Greens
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at expected Labour Party losses in the U.K. local elections,…
U.K. Local Elections Leave Two-Party Politics Behind
On May 7, voters across the United Kingdom will elect new local councils, municipal authorities, and devolved national…
US’s Rubio to visit Italy after Trump’s spats with Meloni, Pope Leo – POLITICO
The visit comes just weeks after Trump attacked Pope Leo over the Catholic leader’s anti-war rhetoric, calling him…
Hungary’s new opportunity for democracy
Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party won a two-thirds supermajority in Hungary’s 12 April parliamentary election, ending 16 years of…