Artem Marchevskyi says he was ‘third-party contractor’ of media outlet Voice of Europe
Trip to tropical island brings Rassemblement National to brink of break-up with Alternative for Germany
League head called ‘an egoist’ as party activists revolt and defect ahead of EU elections
But mainstream politicians need to be honest about the trade-offs involved
Prime minister’s draft law seeks to ‘stigmatise’ NGOs with foreign funding, critics say
AfD voters like its hardline policies and see the party as a victim of establishment prejudice
Voters start to punish AfD in opinion polls ahead of European parliament elections
Politicians say chaotic attempt to shut down gathering undermines free speech ahead of EU elections
Also in this newsletter: the far-right politicians descending on Brussels
Alternative for Germany keeps Petr Bystron on its list for European parliament elections
Solid performance of right-wing opposition shows tough road ahead for Polish prime minister
Petr Bystron is number two on Alternative for Germany’s list for the European parliament elections in June
The 1920s and 1930s were different times but a core of traditional attitudes persists
Centrist parties are closing ranks to prevent extremists from taking power in Brussels and national capitals
Populist party soared in polls but has leached support to small anti-immigration rivals
But his Freedom party is aiming to be part of a new coalition government
President of France puts Ukraine aid to parliamentary vote as his party targets Marine Le Pen’s vulnerability on Moscow
Zuzana Čaputová says PM ‘takes inspiration from Hungary’ on rule of law and Russia stance
André Ventura capitalises on economic despondency of young Portuguese in election campaign
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
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