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Groups outside the conservative mainstream may prosper in the EU’s June elections, but they disagree on key policy issues
New political movements in western countries often betray the promise of participation and fall under the spell of individuals
The French president is struggling to govern and the far-right is resurgent. Can he keep Le Pen out to preserve his legacy?
Growing public concern over asylum applicant numbers is bolstering once-fringe parties across the bloc
The US variant is much more of a personality cult
Growing support for radical parties does not necessarily threaten democracy, but it could profoundly change the EU
Success of the far right in the Netherlands will embolden populists elsewhere
Business community warns prolonged instability could scare off investors
Veteran anti-Islam, anti-EU politician has capitalised on voter fears about immigration
Geert Wilders’ success will make it harder for EU to forge common stances on migration, Ukraine and enlargement
Mainstream parties must address concerns that fuel support for the AfD
The maligned nation is doing better than the continent at fighting extremists
Roberta Metsola calls for ‘proportionality test’ of new policies to slow growth of Euroscepticism ahead of elections
The former prime minister’s political comeback shows the resilience of populism in central Europe
Fears of gains by populists in next year’s EU parliament elections are misplaced
The ruling rightwing PiS party has plans to press on with controversial judicial reforms if it wins the upcoming poll
From Italy and Spain to Poland, rightwing parties stress national sovereignty and conservative family values
The party is becoming more disciplined as it senses power in some eastern states is within reach
For a proper understanding of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, look at what makes them different
Helped to power by mainstream conservatives, this is a movement whose leaders cannot be expected to self-destruct
Resurgent Freedom party leads polls as anger among voters grows and key regional election looms
Liberals should notice what doesn’t happen in politics, not just what does
Far-right Sweden Democrats help put Moderates leader in power and will have big say on immigration and law and order
Some Italians take a lenient view of the Mussolini era, but the real fascists are revealing themselves elsewhere
Brexit and Trump collided with reality. But rising conservatives like Italy’s Giorgia Meloni are more serious about power
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