Charismatic and clean cut, shorn of the Le Pen name, the young National Rally leader took his party to its blockbuster showing in European elections on Sunday.
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‘The Bachelor,’ but Make It Belgian Politics
A reality show called “The Conclave” put Belgium’s political rivals together in a medieval château for a weekend. Can they put aside their differences and help keep the country from coming apart?
European Elections Begin. They’ve Never Mattered More.
Hundreds of millions of voters are electing a European Parliament this weekend. The outcome will help tip the balance of the continent’s struggle between unity and nationalism.
How a Backlash Against Climate Action Is Reshaping Europe’s Election
After years of political consensus on the transition to cleaner energy, a ‘greenlash’ appears to be building as prices rise and right-wing candidates gain ground.
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer Clash in U.K. Election Debate
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, fighting to narrow a substantial polling gap, adopted an aggressive approach against his Labour Party opponent, Keir Starmer.
E.U. Elections Could Leave Hard Right Stumbling Over Its Own Decisions
Elections starting this week for the European Parliament could leave far-right parties with more power than ever, but also expose the fissures among them.
Yael Dayan, Israeli Writer, Politician and Daughter of War Hero, Dies at 85
She was hailed for her books and admired for promoting women’s rights. But her support for a two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict angered many.
Scandals and Missteps Slow Momentum of Germany’s Far Right
The Alternative for Germany party remains strong, but a growing pushback at home and abroad may be blunting its surge.
South Korean Marine’s Death Becomes Impeachment Threat for President
President Yoon Suk Yeol has been accused of intervening in an inquiry into an accidental death during a peacetime search and rescue operation.
Far-Right E.U. Lawmakers Remove Germany’s AfD Party Before Elections
The exclusion is a sign that domestic troubles for the Alternative for Germany party are starting to spill into European Union politics before elections.