Political violence and polarization stalk Europe today, with ominous echoes of the past.
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A Would-be Assassin Stirs Europe’s Violent Ghosts
Political violence and polarization stalk Europe today, with ominous echoes of the past.
Calls to Pause Slovakia’s E.U. Election Campaigning Raise Questions
At least one party, the opposition Progress Slovakia, said it would suspend its campaign, in a move to help “end the spiral of attacks and blame.”
European Union 2024 Election: What to Know
Voters in all the 27 countries that make up the European Union are heading to polls in June to choose their representatives in the European Parliament.
Just How Dangerous Is Europe’s Rising Far Right?
Anti-immigration parties with fascist roots — and an uncertain commitment to democracy — are now mainstream.
Far-Right Greek Party Is Banned From E.U. Parliament Elections
The Supreme Court in Greece found that Spartans had “offered their party as a cloak” for the former spokesman of the banned neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn.
Macron, Battling Far Right at Home, Pushes for Stronger E.U.
In a major speech, France’s president returned to a familiar theme, warning that “Our Europe is mortal” if it does not become more self-sufficient.
Germany Arrests Far-Right Lawmaker’s Aide on Suspicion of Spying for China
The move came just hours after the authorities detained three other people suspected of passing secrets to Beijing.
Far Right’s Ties to Russia Sow Rising Alarm in Germany
As cases proliferate, opponents fear the Alternative for Germany party is becoming a tool of Russian influence operations to undermine support for Ukraine.
E.U. Migration Overhaul Clears Final Hurdle
Years in the making, the legislation is intended to update migration policy and cool anti-migrant sentiments ahead of E.U. elections in June.