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Who are Donald Trump's key allies in Europe?

From governments in Hungary and Slovakia to pro-Russian opposition parties, the former and possibly future US president has friends across the continent.

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Europe reels from far-right victory in eastern Germany elections

Will the results from Saxony and Thuringia influence Germany's energy transition and support for Ukraine?

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Far-right party looking to make gains in state elections in Germany

Germans are casting their votes on Sunday in Saxony and Thuringia, in the east of the country, in an election that could see the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) become the strongest party for the first time and produce painful results for the unpopular national government.

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Germany braces for pivotal regional elections on Sunday

Voters will head to the polls in the German states of Saxony and Thuringia on Sunday in an election likely to be closely watched as an indicator of public sentiment towards the country's government.

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Germany

Germany deports Afghan nationals for first time since Taliban takeover

The deportations occurred a week after a deadly knife attack in the town of Solingen, of which the suspect is a Syrian citizen.

Germany

Hope in fighting the rise of the far-right in Germany

Minority groups are warning that the AfD’s policies wouldn’t just impact local or national politics.

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Will parties in east Germany join forces to stave off far-right?

In Thuringia, which has a population of 2.1 million and where the famous Buchenwald concentration camp memorial is located, the fiercely anti-immigration AfD is leading with 30% in the polls for the upcoming 1 September state elections.

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Thousands gather to protest German far right ahead of regional vote

Thuringia is traditionally a stronghold of the far-right AfD party, which polls suggest could become the second strongest in the central federal state's parliament.

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Far-Right protest halted before Leipzig Pride

Hundreds of far-right demonstrators arrived in Leipzig to disrupt Pride, but were stopped by German police before the protest even officially began.

Portugal

YouTube censors Portuguese extreme-right group over online hate

The Grupo 1143, which claims to be a Portuguese nationalist organisation, is led by Mario Machado, a neo-Nazi activist with anti-Islamic and anti-migrant beliefs.

United Kingdom

Anti-racism protesters rally across UK after violent far-right riots

Thousands of anti-racism protesters have rallied in towns and cities across England after a week of anti-immigrant rioting and disorder.

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New UK government must pick up pieces after weeks of rioting

Anti-immigrant sentiment has arguably been bubbling under the surface of the UK for many years. It prompted millions to vote for Brexit and led the Conservative government to propose plans to fly immigrants to migrant camps in Rwanda.

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WATCH: Anti-racism protesterts gather in London to fight far-right

Police anticipated more than 100 events, Britain’s Press Association reported, citing a law enforcement source.

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Euroviews. EU politicians should stop mulling cooperation with the far right

Right now, by drawing a red line against any future deals with the far right, President von der Leyen can make one of the most decisive steps to ensure the EU stands firm for all Europeans, Barbara Skrobol writes.

Germany

German 'Grannies against the right' protest ahead of elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany could become the strongest party in state parliament if it wins the 1 September elections in Thuringia and Saxony.

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PM Starmer: 'Standing army' to battle far-right unrest gripping UK

UK prime minister made the announcement on Monday after he convened officials for an urgent meeting aimed at tackling growing far-right violence enshrouding the nation.

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Protesters attack hotel housing asylum seekers in UK

False rumours spread online that the suspect was a Muslim and an asylum-seeker led to the protests that have seen immigrants, police and Muslims attacked.

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At least 100 arrested after violent clashes across the UK

The latest outbreaks of violence come a day after protesters in Sunderland in northeast England tossed beer barrels and rocks at police officers.

Ireland

Sinn Fein tries to claw back Irish votes as anti-immigrant anger rises

Not long ago looking like a government-in-waiting, Ireland's leftist nationalist party suddenly finds itself out of step with a core constituency.

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WATCH: Anger and misinformation fuel clashes near Downing Street

Violence erupted near British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's residence in London as hundreds of protesters clashed with police following the killing of three girls in Southport.