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Austria

Wonderkid Kurz becomes Chancellor of Austria

The 31-year-old brings the far-right FPO into government with his OVP in coalition.

Czech Republic

European far-right parties seek to unify at Prague conference

Leader of France's National Front Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders of the Dutch Party for Freedom are among party heads present at the conference, which was part of the Europe of Nations and Freedom coalition.

Austria

Austrian president approves coalition with the far-right

Greece

Greece: Details of Golden Dawn's activities revealed by former member

Weapons, slaughtering of lambs to “find arteries” and beatings of members are some of the activities practised by Greek's far-right party, Golden Dawn, reveals former member.

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USA

Far right rally in Washington met with protests

A rally of America's "Alt-right" in Washington has been countered by an anti-fascist demonstration.

United Kingdom

Trump retweets British far-right videos targeting Muslims

President shares three videos, one of which is said to be falsely captioned.

Germany

Pro-refugee mayor stabbed in 'politically motivated' attack

Conservative mayor known for his liberal migrant policy stabbed in the neck

World News

Hotel sign barring Jewish guests was spotted outside a Polish hotel

A hotel sign barring Jewish guests has been confiscated by local police— but not before sparking backlash on social media

My Europe Series

What's behind Budapest's bust up with Brussels?

Hungary finds itself in an ideological battle with Brussels and several EU states.

My Europe Series

Discussing Hungary's democratic deficit

Sophie Claudet talks to MEPs György Schöpflin and Judith Sargentini over whether Hungary is in breach of fundamental EU rights and the rule of law.

My Europe Series

Inside Hungary's far-right movement

Ahead of 2018 elections, Hungary's Fidesz ruling party's campaign competes with far-right narratives. We met those who say immigration and globalisation threaten their identity.

Germany

Activists build Holocaust memorial replica outside German far-right politician’s home

Björn Höcke, a German far-right politician, has described the Berlin memorial as "a monument of shame"

Austria

'Keep the Freedom Party out of government' demand protesters in Austria

As the far-right FPO enters coalition talks with the mainstream right in Austria, people protest in Vienna.

Poland

60,000 nationalists march on Polish Independence Day

This year's Polish Independence Day celebrations have been marked by far-right cries for a "White Europe" and a "Pure Poland".

Italy

Brother of Ostia mafia boss breaks Italian journalist's nose during interview

Italian journalist receives head-butt from mafia boss’ brother while reporting on the outcome of local elections in Ostia, Italy

Russia

Russian far-right "Unity Day" march called off

Far-right nationalists can no longer call on mass support for Unity Day protests.

Austria

Austrian OVP plays hardball with coalition partners

Austria's biggest party and election winners the FPO set the bar high for any coalition partners.

World News

Never stronger, yet divided: Europe's far right struggles with success

Despite being on the rise in Europe the Far Right's divisions appear to surface every time it approaches the corridors of power.

Germany

Cracks appear in Germany's AfD

The party has lost two senior figures just days after its success in Germany's federal election

Germany

Far-right AFD success shocks Germany