What to Expect of Italy’s Next Government
Highlights from the right-wing parties’ joint manifesto.
Europe’s Far Right
Sway with Me: How Italy’s Salvini Lost His Credibility
The far-right leader couldn’t decide between populism and statesmanship.
Trumpification of the Spanish Right in Madrid
Isabel Díaz Ayuso flirts with COVID-19 skepticism in the name of “freedom”.
Foreign Press Are Missing the Story in the Dutch Election
Journalists hype the far right and overlook the consensus in the center.
Support for Anti-EU Parties Falls During Pandemic
Mainstream parties have gained popularity. Trust in the EU is up.
Far Right Comes to Sánchez’ Rescue in Spain
Vox unexpectedly gives the prime minister a majority for his coronavirus recovery plan.
There’s Only So Much Race Can Tell Us
Let’s focus less on demographics and more on political issues.
EU Must Hold Firm in Rule-of-Law Dispute with Hungary, Poland
The majority of Hungarians and Poles agree.
Dutch Far-Right Forum for Democracy Implodes
Thierry Baudet steps down as leader after yet more revelations of extremism.
Right-Wing Italians Swap Salvini’s for Even More Right-Wing Party
The League is down in the polls, but it aren’t the mainstream parties who are benefiting.
Orbán Abolishes Democracy in Hungary
Parliament is dissolved and all elections are postponed for as long as Orbán wants.
Outrage over Right-Wing Alliance in Thuringia Is Overblown
Mainstream conservative parties in the state gave the far right nothing for its support.
Swedish Center-Right Adapts to Rise of Far Right
The Moderates break a cordon sanitaire that has failed to rein in the Sweden Democrats.
Vox Is Unreliable Partner for Spanish Right
Every time the far right gets what it wants, it asks for something more.
European Elections Are About More Than the Far Right
Resist the temptation to force a single narrative on the elections.