Poland’s Law and Justice Party Finally Went Too Far
For the first time, the party backs away from illiberal reforms in the face of opposition.
Europe’s Far Right
The French Far Right’s Family Feud Explained
Historical and geographical divisions help explain why the Le Pens are at odds.
Netherlands’ Wilders Attacks Court After Discrimination Verdict
The controversial anti-Islam politician calls the legitimacy of Dutch courts into question.
Trump’s European Admirers Are Deluding Themselves
European nationalists see a kindred spirit. They shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Echoes of Clinton-Trump Contest in the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ Mark Rutte is similar to Hillary Clinton, Geert Wilders to Donald Trump.
British EU Exit: An Expression of Counter-Cosmopolitanism
Britain’s vote to leave the EU is one example of a resurgent national yearning across the West.
Poland Ignores Expert Advice to Shoot Itself in the Foot
Polish leaders are determined to correct the “neoliberal” ways of the recent past, whatever the consequences.
Austrian Nationalists Take Risk by Demanding Recount
The Freedom Party is giving credence to conspiracy theories.
Polish Reforms Endanger Rule of Law: Commission
The European Commission slaps the government in Warsaw on the wrist for undermining the judiciary.
Austria’s Presidential Election Was About the Next Election
Austrians used the relatively inconsequential contest to signal their intentions for 2018.
Euroskeptic Fanatics Are Never Going to Give Up
If the referendum doesn’t go their way, the outers will come up with a reason to demand a second one.
Poland Warned Policies Will Damage Economy
Polish leaders are warned that populist spending pledges and institutional instability will affect growth.
Far-Right Voters Won’t Be Duped by Social Policies
A “social and inclusive” Europe is not going to convince anyone to turn away from the nativist right.
Poland’s Government Steps Up Battle with Court
The conservative Law and Justice party continues to try to stack the Constitutional Tribunal in its favor.
Poland’s Constitutional Crisis Deepens
Top judges fight back against the government’s attempts to weaken their autonomy.