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Germany far-right 'Reichsbürger' coup plot trial begins

The self-declared Prince Heinrich XIII, a judge and ex-military officers allegedly planned to violently topple the German government.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. How von der Leyen learned to stop worrying and love Meloni

By embracing those who advocate for the erosion of democracy, VDL now aligns with figures who cloak themselves as quintessential Europeanists, ready to steer Europe through its future policy challenges. What could possibly go wrong, Giorgios Samaras writes.

Europe News

Europe's far right gathers in Madrid for unofficial EU campaign launch

Spain’s far-right Vox party held an event in the outskirts of Spain's capital Sunday, bringing together hard-wing figures from across Europe (and Argentina's Milei) in a bid to rally the party's base ahead of June’s European elections.

Spain

Argentinian President speaks at Spain's far-right conference in Madrid

Protests form in Madrid after Argentinian President Javier Milei speaks at a far-right conference hosted by Spain's Vox party.

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Austria

Does Austria's capital Vienna have a crime problem?

Austrian authorities say violent crime among young people is soaring, but just how bad is the issue?

Netherlands

Wilders strikes a deal to form new coalition in the Netherlands

Six months after winning the Dutch national elections, far-right anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders has agreed to form a four-party coalition.

Europe News

Co-leader of Germany's far-right AfD party fined for using Nazi slogan

The case involved Björn Höcke's use of "Everything for Germany!" in a 2021 speech. While prosecutors said he knew it was originally a Nazi slogan, Höcke claimed it was an "everyday saying".

Europe News

Possible to cooperate with 'some' far-right personalities, says Michel

Michel's comments at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on Tuesday put him at odds with his own liberal family, Renew Europe, which is firmly opposed to cooperation with either ECR or ID.

Germany

Court maintains far-right AfD's 'suspected extremist' status

The ruling is a blow to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of regional and European elections.

Europe News

Is the expected surge in far-right vote pushing women to be more politically active?

In an interview with Euronews, gender equality experts believe that the European institutions remain abstract elements in women's lives and a space fuelled by gender stereotypes.

World News

Croatia's conservatives embrace far-right party in new government

The ruling HDZ party took a major decision on Wednesday to form a coalition with a far-right nationalist party, signalling a shift towards the right as the European elections approach next month.

Europe News

How serious is the threat to German democracy from the far right?

According to Euronews's latest Superpoll in April, Germany's far-right party AfD is polling in second place for the European elections next month. Is the current government doing enough to counteract the threat from the far right?

Europe News

Who will win over the fury of the Spanish farmers?

A bundle of European far-right parties are attempting to bring down key EU progressive policy platforms, such as the Green Deal. The grassroots groups and glossy parties are attempting to use the fury of farmers to win at the ballot box, but who will reign supreme?

Europe News

Far right leads in Italy ahead of European elections: Euronews poll

Other political parties in Italy also show rising support, according to a poll by Euronews.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Enlargement nostalgia and new challenges in the EU

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the enlargement "Big Bang" in 2004, speculation about new political alliances after the elections and sizeable cracks in the block of far-right parties.

France

How will the French far right affect Europe if they win the election?

The French far right is to win the European elections in France. Will the historical result affect the current EU political balance?

Europe News

EU elections: Christian Democrats lead the polls in Germany

Only one of Germany's three governing parties has seen its numbers improve in Euronews's exclusive voter intention tracking poll.

Culture news

Omar Sy: Too much individualism in France fueling rise of far-right

During interviews promoting his new book "Viens, on se parle", the French actor has spoken out about the ills of the far-right in France, how to address it, and how it can be difficult to be Black in French society.

Europe News

'We need hope' says German chancellor at EU election campaign kick-off

On Saturday, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) launched its European election campaign in Hamburg, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and lead candidate for the European elections Katarina Barley both in attendance.

Europe News

Is the European Parliament under threat from espionage?

Fears are mounting that the EU's democracy could be under threat from espionage.