A mayor in Brussels gave no explanation of why he thought it necessary to try to stop a conservative gathering from taking place, other than saying he wanted to “guarantee public safety.”
Tag: Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right
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.
Angry Farmers Are Reshaping Europe
Farm protests are changing not only Europe’s food system but also its politics, as the far right senses an opportunity.
Kremlin Treads Carefully After Moscow Attack Over Fears of Ethnic Strife
Anti-migrant rhetoric in the aftermath of the attacks at the concert venue outside Moscow has spurred fears that the tragedy could cause ethnic strife inside Russia.
Portugal Had Little Appetite for the Far Right, Until Chega
Memories of dictatorship are fading. Dissatisfaction is mounting. It was a ripe moment for the Chega party to appeal to voter frustrations.
How the Right Shapes the Immigration Debate from Panama
The treacherous migrant crossing in Panama is drawing packs of American activists who are distorting how immigration is perceived, and debated, at home.
New U.K. Extremism Policy Raises Concerns Over Free Speech
The government said it would use a new legal definition of extremism to blacklist certain groups from public funding or engagement.
Geert Wilders Says He Will Forgo Becoming Dutch Prime Minister
Mr. Wilders, a hard-right icon, won the last elections decisively. His announcement may help facilitate the creation of a right-wing government in the Netherlands.
Germany Looks to Stop the Far Right From Assuming Power
Mainstream parties are changing laws to protect government institutions. Critics say the changes risk undermining democracy.
A Dutch Quandary Offers a Glimpse of a Deepening Problem for Europe
The ascent of Geert Wilders has vexed parties struggling with how to work with a far-right leader too popular to shun. It’s a puzzle bigger than the Netherlands.