Hungarian judges face media ‘smears’ after meeting US ambassador Colleagues come to defence of pair subjected to ‘coordinated attack’ over meeting last month The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022
The fox in the chicken coop: how the far right is playing the European Parliament Several countries in the European Union are currently governed by far-right political parties. In Hungary, Fidesz under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been progressively dismantling the country’s constitutional protections of the rule of law and democratic institutions. Poland under its ruling Law and Justice party has shown equally worrying trends.… The Conversation · Nov 2, 2022
Adam Hochschild on Trump and history Author and historian says we haven't quite hit "American Midnight" — but the crucial turning point is upon us Salon · Oct 24, 2022
After eight rounds, is there space for further EU sanctions on Russia? Baltic states and Poland have a long shopping list, but host of others seen as cautious of new measures The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022
How soulmates Hungary and Poland fell out over Ukraine war With one demanding stronger sanctions and the other blaming the EU for soaring energy prices, relations remain tense The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022
‘Dystopian soundbites’: Tory minister under fire for suggesting tax cuts for women who have more children ‘Tax cuts to mums for having kids is completely pointless and actually just insulting when we have the second most expensive childcare system, and the third worst maternity pay in Europe,’ campaigner says The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022
The Tory minister’s ‘bonking for Britain’ idea is a vile vision lurking behind cheeky Carry On imagery The anonymous politician said women could get tax cuts for having more babies. That’s taking a leaf out of Viktor Orbán’s play book The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022
Who is Tucker Carlson really ‘rooting for’ in Ukraine? The Fox News host’s fawning commentary and mirroring of Putin propaganda has unsettled even allies on the right The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2022
Brussels promises to cap price of Russian oil after Putin escalation European Commission also proposes extra curbs on hi-tech trade as part of sanctions to ‘make Kremlin pay’ over Ukraine war The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni is no Mussolini – but she may be a Trump There’s nothing nostalgic about the far-right political space that the country’s new leader is trying to carve out in Europe, says philosopher Lorenzo Marsili The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022
Fascism: It's really back this time A neofascist party will likely take power in Italy — and if economic collapse continues, there will be more Salon · Sep 27, 2022
Italy’s Salvini vows far-right alliance will last as Meloni heads for power Leader of League seen as potential threat to stability of government after vote swing to Brothers of Italy The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022
EU holds its breath as it waits to discover Giorgia Meloni’s true political identity Italy’s new far-right government has been rebranding in recent years to assume pro-Nato stance, but is yet to disclose path of confrontation with EU The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022
Giorgia Meloni has won big in Italy, but there are many more obstacles to come The far-right leader may have little impact on European politics, says Guardian US columnist Cas Mudde The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022 World leaders promise vigilance on human rights as far right win in Italy France and US among nations to warn over Giorgia Meloni’s commitment to abortion and LGBT+ rights, while rightwing politicians express delight
Financial Times · Sep 22, 2022 Populism isn’t over. It’s getting an upgrade Brexit and Trump collided with reality. But rising conservatives like Italy’s Giorgia Meloni are more serious about power
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022 ‘Times have changed’: Italian town once run by communists poised to vote far right Sesto San Giovanni in Milan, a key swing seat, has embraced Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2022 ‘We have reason to worry’: Italian left’s rising star Elly Schlein on the far-right threat ‘Italy’s AOC’ says the left has to try to regain trust and win over undecided voters before Sunday’s election
Salon · Sep 20, 2022 Giorgia Meloni boosts far-right in Italy Meloni leads Fratelli d’Italia, or Brothers of Italy – a party whose lineage traces back to fascists
The Conversation · Sep 19, 2022 Giorgia Meloni – the political provocateur set to become Italy's first far-right leader since Mussolini In the autumn of 1922, Benito Mussolini, the ambitious and charismatic founder of the Fascist Party, became Italy’s youngest prime minister – seizing power in a march on Rome that ushered in a dark period of totalitarian rule.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2022 Morning mail: Putin meets Xi, asylum seeker handcuffs ‘torture’, nuclear sub timeline Friday: Chinese and Russian leaders meet for first time since invasion of Ukraine. Plus: the seven female stereotypes in advertising
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2022 Hungary is no longer a full democracy, says European parliament MEPs back resolution stating country led by Viktor Orbán has become ‘hybrid regime of electoral autocracy’
The Denver Post · Sep 15, 2022 Is Lauren Boebert a Christian nationalist? DENVER — U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s pattern of pushing for a religious takeover of America, spreading falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election and warning of an impending judgment day amounts to Christian nationalism, religious, political and social experts say.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2022 Hungary tightens abortion access with listen to ‘foetal heartbeat’ rule Fears move will pave way for more restrictions in country where terminations are widely accepted
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022 Putin is trapped and desperate. Will his friends in the west rescue him? Russia’s leader and his sympathisers could use old conflicts to distract attention from Ukraine and weaken European unity