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EU holds its breath as far-right in Austria edges closer to power

FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, who has been tasked with forming a coalition government, is opposed to sanctions against Russia, advocates for the remigration of foreigners and rejects the European Green Deal.

France

French far-right National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the French far-right National Front party, now known as National Rally (RN), has died at 96.

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Elon Musk sparks furore over support for UK far right's Tommy Robinson

The tech billionaire repeated his criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government in a string of posts claiming the UK should hold fresh elections.

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Elon Musk backs far-right AfD in 'Die Welt' op-ed

Elon Musk published a controversial guest opinion piece supporting the far-right AfD for the prominent Welt am Sonntag newspaper, prompting the commentary editor to resign.

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European political landscape shifts right in 2024

The European elections, along with polls in Portugal and Austria, have shifted the political landscape to the right and far-right.

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AfD party calls for big rally after Germany's Christmas market attack

Leading right-wing figures in Europe have also weighed in, criticising the German authorities for failing to take stronger preventative action.

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Nigel Farage in talks with Elon Musk over Reform UK donation

The tech billionaire met the far-right party leader at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on Monday, as his campaign against the UK's ruling party becomes increasingly personal.

Romania

Romanian president: Court's annulment of election must be respected

The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election results due to foreign meddling, prompting President Klaus Iohannis to assure the country, the EU, and NATO of its continued stability on Friday evening.

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Romania accepts new political reality despite pro-European forces win

The leftist Social Democrat party is set to win Romania's parliamentary elections, with far-right populists making significant gains.

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Pro-Western parties on top despite far-right gains in Romania election

Pro-Western parties in Romania will likely seek to form a coalition following Sunday's parliamentary election, but a surge of support for far-right nationalists looms over the upcoming presidential runoff.

Romania

Victory of Romania’s 'TikTok Messiah' is an alarm bell for Europe

Romania's unknown extremist candidate, Călin Georgescu, won the first round of elections all thanks to a massive TikTok campaign, raising concerns over foul play and prompting a request for an EU investigation.

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Shock in Romania after little-known populist secures presidential lead

According to his website, Calin Georgescu holds a doctorate in pedology, a branch of soil science, and held different positions in Romania’s environment ministry in the 1990s.

Romania

Romania election preview: who is running for president?

Marcel Ciolacu, prime minister and chief of the Social Democratic Party, is the frontrunner to win the presidential election, leading in all polls.

Europe News

How centrist party pact enables new ‘Venezuela majority’

Approval of Commissioners and recent votes in the European Parliament signal new power balance, as the centre-right European People's Party teams up with right wing forces, giving itself more choices for finding majorities.

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Who is Vox leader Santiago Abascal?

Santiago Abascal, president of the Vox party, has emerged as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Spanish politics with a nationalist and anti-immigration agenda.

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Satirical publication The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at auction

How will Infowars transition from Jones' conspiracy theory soapbox to the satirical style of its new owners?

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No comment: Protests in Paris after pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in its list of invited guests.

World News

Euroviews. 2024 European elections remain under the shadow of rising populism

While the current EP majority may be able to effectively exercise a cordon sanitaire over both the far right and the far left, an overall shift to the right, both in terms of rhetoric and policy, is already a reality, Gilles Ivaldi and Emilia Zankina write.

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Le Pen denies EU funds misuse as 2027 presidential bid stays at risk

As the trial nears its conclusion, a guilty verdict could result in fines and prison time and disqualify Le Pen from running for president in 2027.

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Euroviews. After the ballots: How authoritarians edge closer to Brussels

It is clear that mainstream parties have not yet discovered a panacea to counter the rise of extreme politics on the right and the left and that pro-Russian and pro-Chinese sentiment will continue to spread, Péter Krekó, Richárd Demény and Csaba Molnár write.