Europe’s right caught in wake of broken Trump-Musk bromance If the spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalates, where will Europe's right-wing and far-right parties stand? Euronews · Jun 6, 2025
‘Rust in peace’: why are Germany’s bridges and schools falling apart? Bridge collapses caused by underinvestment are being seized on by the far right as evidence of ‘state failure’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025
Reducing American antisemitism requires more than condemning opposition to Israel and targeting elite universities Violent antisemitism in the U.S. isn’t limited to the far right wing of the political spectrum. This was tragically obvious in two recent events – the June 1, 2025, attack using Molotov cocktails to burn participants in a Boulder, Colorado, march supporting Israeli hostages in Gaza, and the murders of… The Conversation · Jun 2, 2025
Musk's Most Memorable Moments As Trump's Advisor Billionaire Elon Musk has said he is leaving his role in the US government, in which he was tasked with reducing federal spending, shortly after his first major break with Donald Trump over the president's signature spending bill. International Business Times · May 29, 2025
Germany trumpets its reckoning with its Nazi past – except when it’s inconvenient From a media prize with a dubious pedigree to the horrors of Gaza, the establishment forgets and remembers what suits it best, says Berlin-based journalist Hanno Hauenstein The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025
Can Europe withstand the ripple effect of the MAGA political wave? Célia Belin of the European Council on Foreign Relations tells RFI that Donald Trump’s administration is treating Europe less as a partner and more as a rival. In backing nationalist movements and undermining multilateral institutions, it is exporting a political mode of operation that risks fracturing European unity. Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2025
New chancellor, old constraints: Germany’s Friedrich Merz will have a hard time freeing the country from its self-imposed shackles Friedrich Merz received a rude shock on the morning of May 6, 2025, as he prepared to lose the “in-waiting” qualifier from his title as German chancellor. The Conversation · May 16, 2025
Fact check: What are the German coalition’s plans to clamp down on disinformation? Misleading claims that the "black-red" coalition government led by Friedrich Merz is set to introduce "censorship laws" under a "Ministry of Truth" are circulating online. Euroverify fact-checks. Euronews · May 13, 2025
Polish far-right MEPs uncomfortable in Sovereign Nations group The three Polish members of Europe of Sovereign Nations are unhappy with the group’s stance on Russia. But they will not leave it (for now). Euronews · May 13, 2025
German Censorship Highlights Europe's Eroding Free Speech Protections America stands alone in valuing and protecting free speech. Reason · May 12, 2025
Nigel Farage is a hit on TikTok – but are young voters listening or laughing? Reform gets almost 14 times the engagement per post as the main UK parties on the platform The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025
Trump Admin Pressures Germany Agency to Delay Labeling Far-Right German Party as 'Extremist' Germany's spy agency has paused labeling the far-right AfD party as "extremist," after rare diplomatic pressure from the Trump administration. Latin Times · May 9, 2025
German secret services await ruling on AfD ‘extremist organisation’ label Germany's domestic intelligence agency was on Friday waiting for judges to decide if they could go ahead with their plan to classify the far-right Alternative for Germany party as an extremist movement. Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2025
Plan for windfarm in German ‘fairytale forest’ stokes green energy culture war Far right accused of misinformation over turbines at Reinhardswald, which has left local people divided The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025
International Business Times · May 8, 2025 Germany's Merz Tells Trump US Remains 'Indispensable' Friend Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the Ukraine war and trade rows with US President Donald Trump on Thursday and said the United States remained Berlin's "indispensable" partner, using their first phone call to attempt to heal frayed ties.
Euronews · May 8, 2025 Germany's intelligence agency suspends AfD party's 'extremist' classification The far-right party filed a lawsuit against the extremism designation and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution says it will suspend the categorisation pending litigation.
International Business Times · May 8, 2025 Germany Slams Russian 'Lies' On Ukraine In WWII Commemoration German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday criticised Russia's "historical lies" over the Ukraine war, as he marked the Nazi defeat that ended World War II in Europe 80 years ago.
Euronews · May 8, 2025 Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe and the world, ADL's J7 Task Force report shows Cases of antisemitism have risen dramatically in Germany and elsewhere, as Europe marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
International Business Times · May 7, 2025 Germany's New Govt Orders Border Police To Reject Most Asylum Seekers Germany's new government said Wednesday it would reject most asylum seekers at its borders as conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeks to limit irregular immigration and curb the rise of the far-right.
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025 Friedrich Merz arrives as a humbled new German chancellor – but that may not be the worst way to start Defeat in the first round of a confirmation vote was humiliating. It could be the lesson Merz needed to change his leadership style, says Jörg Lau of Die Zeit
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 The Guardian view on Germany’s political uncertainty: Merz must recover from this rocky start Editorial: The initial failure of coalition members to back the new chancellor in sufficient numbers was a bad beginning at a treacherous moment for the nation
The Conversation · May 6, 2025 Friedrich Merz confirmed as Germany’s chancellor – but betrayal by MPs in a secret ballot means he starts from a position of weakness Friedrich Merz has been confirmed as Germany’s new chancellor after a close shave left his future in doubt.
The Independent UK · May 6, 2025 Far-right call for Germany to deport Syrian refugees after fall of Assad regime The far-right Alternative for Germany party maintains that asylum should only be a temporary solution – and wants Syrians to return home, as Germany forced Bosnians to do in the 1990s
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 What held up Friedrich Merz’s confirmation as chancellor and what’s next for Germany? The CDU/CSU leader suffered an embarrassing surprise defeat in a first vote that was expected to be a formality
The Independent UK · May 6, 2025 Why Friedrich Merz’s voting debacle could upset his ambitious plans for the EU The voting fiasco has shaken the beginning of a leadership that was supposed to signal a new era of stability