Mainstream parties are changing laws to protect government institutions. Critics say the changes risk undermining democracy.
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Giorgia Meloni Solidifies Her Credentials in Europe
The Italian prime minister helped persuade the Hungarian leader, Viktor Orban, to go along with a landmark fund for Ukraine. It was a big moment for Europe. And for her.
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Germans Rally Against Far Right and for Democracy
Large crowds have protested since it was revealed that members of the far-right Alternative for Germany party had met with neo-Nazis and those calling for a mass deportation.
Barricaded Highways and a Deadly Incident as French Farmers Rise Up
The far right is intent on exploiting the spread of anger across Europe in an agricultural sector that feels alienated.
Germany’s Top Court Bans Public Financing for Neo-Nazi Party
The ruling also denies the tax advantages that are normally granted to political organizations, a decision that could offer a path for government efforts to head off a resurgence of the far right.
Germans Push Back as Far Right’s Influence Grows
News of a secret meeting among extremists to discuss mass deportations, including of citizens from immigrant backgrounds, has shaken the society.
German Lawmakers Agree to Ease Path to Citizenship
Proponents say the reforms will draw more skilled workers to the country, but that opponents warn the legislation will lessen the value of German nationality.
AfD’s Tim Lochner Is Elected City Mayor of Pirna in Germany
The vote in Pirna fits into the Alternative for Germany party’s strategy of “normalization.”
How Germany’s Green Party Lost Its Luster
The party was riding high when it entered the government two years ago. Now it is stumbling, blamed for driving voters to the far right.
A New Place to Learn Civics: The Workplace
Fearing that rising distrust could spell doom for businesses, some companies are offering employees lessons in democracy.