Interview with Mary Trump: "Donald Is a Fascist and the Republicans Are Trying To Destroy Our Democracy"
#International #World #DonaldTrump #UnitedStates #RightWingPopulism

In an interview, Mary Trump, the only niece of the former American president, talks about an uncle she describes as dangerous, his enduring power and the growing hate in America․

The Success of the AfD: Why Is the Right Wing So Strong in Eastern Germany?
#International #Germany #GermanElection2021 #ChristianDemocraticUnion #AlternativeforGermany #RightWingPopulism

The right-wing radical party AfD emerged from last Sunday's election as the strongest political force in the eastern German states of Saxony and Thuringia․ What did the mainstream parties do wrong?

Fall of an Austrian Chancellor: The Stench of Corruption Leads to Kurz's Sudden Resignation
#International #Europe #Austria #RightWingPopulism #EuropeanUnion

Initially celebrated as a wunderkind, Sebastian Kurz resigned as Austrian chancellor over the weekend amid a far-reaching corruption probe․ Documents from that investigation hint at a mafia-like system involving political leaders and the media built up over many years․

COVID in Germany: Study Finds Link Between Far Right and High Corona Rates
#International #Germany #COVID19 #Coronavirus #RightWingExtremism #RightWingPopulism #AlternativeforGermany

The number of coronavirus infections is rising sharply in parts of Germany where the far-right AfD party enjoys greater support․ Is it a coincidence? Researchers took a close look at the corollaries and drew some conclusions that surprised even them․

The One-Man State: Viktor Orbán and the Fall of Democracy in Hungary
#International #Europe #Hungary #EuropeanUnion #RightWingPopulism

Cronyism, control of the media, attacks on the EU: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is transforming his country into an autocracy․ This spring he will once again stand for re-election․ Will Hungarians allow him to get away with it this time?

Her Last Battle: Marine Le Pen Still Wants To Be France’s Next President
#International #Europe #RightWingPopulism #MarineLePen #France #EmmanuelMacron

Marine Le Pen is running her third campaign to become French president․ She has polished her image and almost comes across as a moderate compared to her right-wing radical competitor Éric Zemmour․ But is that her greatest strength or her biggest weakness?

Marine Le Pen and the French Vote: What Would Her Election Mean for France and Europe?
#International #Europe #MarineLePen #France #EmmanuelMacron #EuropeanUnion #RightWingPopulism

Right-wing populist candidate Marine Le Pen has a chance of winning the presidential election in France this Sunday․ If she prevails over Emmanuel Macron, France would become another country and Europe a different continent․

Bolsonaro Seeks Re-election: A Vote for the Future of Brazil
#International #World #Brazil #RightWingPopulism

With the election in Brazil approaching, public opinion polls indicate that incumbent Jair Bolsonaro could lose․ But if he does, will he go quietly? Many in the country fear a replay of the violence seen in the United States when Donald Trump lost․

Why Right-Wing Mayor Robert Ménard Is So Popular in France
#International #Europe #France #RightWingPopulism

Robert Ménard was once a leftist who helped found Reporters Without Borders․ Now, his politics have slid far to the right – and he has become immensely popular far outside of the city where he is mayor․ What does his success say about the rest of France?

Bolsonaro's Gun-Club Friends: Brazil Bracing for Possible Election Unrest
#International #World #Brazil #RightWingPopulism #Weapons

Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have obtained guns in recent years․ Will they plunge the country into chaos if he loses his re-election campaign?

Interview with Former Italian PM Romano Prodi: “It Would Be Suicide for Meloni to Start a Fight with Brussels"
#International #Europe #Italy #RightWingPopulism #EuropeanUnion

Romano Prodi is worried about the future of Italy and the EU after the election victory of post-fascist Giorgia Meloni․ In an interview, he warns of a Rome-Budapest axis and explains how best to deal with the right wing․

Embracing Extremism: The True Leader of Germany's Right Wing AfD
#International #Germany #GermanPolitics #AlternativeforGermany #RightWingPopulism #RightWingExtremism #EasternGermany

For years, Germany's far-right AfD party has seen multiple power struggles as the extremist wing under Björn Höcke sought to seize control․ Though he's not part of the leadership duo, Höcke has now reached his goal․

Former Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte: "If Meloni Pursues Reactionary Positions, We Will Have to Mobilize All Our Powers"
#International #Europe #Italy #SilvioBerlusconi #EuropeanUnion #RightWingPopulism

After the election victory of Giorgia Meloni in Italy, the head of the Five Star Movement, Giuseppe Conte, is concerned that she will lead Italy to the right-wing fringe․ In an interview, he talks about what lies ahead for his country․

Bolsonaro's Mob: The Predictable Attack on Brazil's Democracy
#International #World #Brazil #LatinAmerica #RightWingPopulism

Radical followers of Brazil's ex-president, Jair Bolsonaro, stormed the government district of Brasilía on Sunday․ It was entirely predictable, and raises serious questions about the country's security forces․

The Beneficiary of Bedlam: Marine Le Pen Surges as Macron's Star Fades
#International #Europe #France #MarineLePen #RightWingPopulism

The intense protests against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform in France have put him on the defensive․ Right-wing populist Marine Le Pen is reaping the benefits․