For the French president, who is bitterly opposed by the rising populist forces on the Continent, the vote is a critical test of his vision of deeper integration.
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European Elections Will Gauge the Power of Populism
A new scandal in Austria that led to the collapse of the coalition government there served as a reminder that Russia has deep ties to many populist parties.
Matteo Salvini’s Permanent Campaign Turns to European Parliament
Since taking office, the hard-line Italian populist has hardly been in the office. With European Parliament elections approaching, he has gone into overdrive.
Marine Le Pen Denies Making White Power Gesture in Selfie
The French far-right leader said she was unaware the hand signal meant anything other than O.K. when she posed for a selfie with an Estonian politician.
Nigel Farage, Brexit’s Loudest Voice, Seizes Comeback Chance
The polarizing but effective populist shifted his focus to media work after the 2016 referendum. Now he’s back with a new party and an accusation of betrayal.
Russia Is Targeting Europe’s Elections. So Are Far-Right Copycats.
Digital fingerprints link pro-Russian and anti-European websites, part of an online ecosystem that is sowing discord ahead of European elections this month.
Punched, Throttled and Driven Off the Road: Anger Rises in U.K. Vote
Brexit has poisoned politics in Britain all the way down to the local level, where candidates in this week’s council elections have been physically attacked.
Polish Teachers End Strike to Allow Exams but Tell Government It’s Not Over
A three-week work stoppage forced thousands of schools to close, posing a challenge for the governing party ahead of national elections.
The Human Wedge in a Fracturing U.K. Conservative Party
While others dive for cover, Mark Francois is loudly campaigning for a no-deal Brexit that few still defend — and helping splinter the Tories.
Brexit? Just Give Us a Break, U.K. Lawmakers Say
Sure, there was some anger over the delayed withdrawal. But most members were looking forward to a holiday from the hellish pressures of recent months.