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Europe’s Far Right

Viktor Orbán Vladimir Putin

Comrades in Arms

Russia’s intervention in Syria is helping nationalist leaders in Europe by making the refugee crisis worse.

Andras Toth-CzifraAndrás Tóth-CzifraFebruary 24, 2016November 21, 2021

Immigration, Ukraine Treaty Boost Dutch Nationalists

The Freedom Party’s rise in the polls reveals widespread dissatisfaction in the Netherlands.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 24, 2016December 1, 2021
Berlin Germany

Why European Nationalism Is Back

Nationalism reappears at a time when Europeans feel overwhelmed by immigration and terror.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlJanuary 14, 2016November 27, 2021
Cologne Germany

Tone-Deaf German Leaders Risk Immigration Backlash

It is not the far right but tone-deaf centrists who could radicalize German voters.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 8, 2016October 3, 2021

No “False Picture”: Poland’s Illiberal Turn Is Worrying

Poland’s foreign minister says there is no reason for concern before calling leftism an illness.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 4, 2016November 29, 2021

Liberal Poles Anxious as Right Consolidates Power

The Law and Justice party is purging opponents from state agencies and threatening critical media.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 22, 2015November 29, 2021
Marine Le Pen

French Parties Divided in Response to Le Pen Victory

The Socialists urge their candidates to withdraw. The Republicans are not returning the favor.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 7, 2015November 10, 2021
Marine Le Pen

National Front Now Third Force in French Politics

Marine Le Pen’s nationalist party cements its status as the third force in French politics.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 6, 2015November 10, 2021

What Trump Represents Is Neither New Nor Unique

Nationalism and political incorrectness are the hallmarks of populists on both sides of the Atlantic.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 4, 2015November 27, 2021

French Nationalists Could Win Three Regions

Marine Le Pen’s party is expected to break through at the regional level.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 3, 2015November 10, 2021

Poland’s Law and Justice Party Up to Its Old Tricks

The conservatives try to remove justices who were appointed by their political opponents.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 27, 2015November 29, 2021

Sarkozy Launches Risky Attack on Multicultural Society

The former president may not succeed in outflanking the far right.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 26, 2015November 10, 2021

Le Pen Ahead in Poll for French Regional Elections

France’s nationalists would get more support than the mainstream right.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 25, 2015November 10, 2021

It Took Poland’s Conservatives Only Days to Bring Up the War

World War II references are a way to deflect German criticism.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 17, 2015November 13, 2021

Conservative Party Returns to Power in Poland

Many Poles felt they weren’t sharing in the prosperity delivered by the ruling liberal party.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 25, 2015November 29, 2021

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