5 takeaways from Germany's regional elections after far right makes historic gains
The Alternative for Germany party made huge gains in two eastern states, handing the German far right its best results since World War II.
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Soccer's diversity unites a divided Europe, sort of
Four weeks of chanting and shouting on the streets were not expressions of anger about politics — but the sound of joy and excitement about the European Championship soccer tournament.
Here are key takeaways from France's election round 1, where the far right prevails
It’s one of the most high-stakes, two-round votes in the history of postwar France. Here's where things stand.
What to know about France's high-stakes election, where the far right is gaining ground
The president called surprise legislative elections, in two rounds on Sunday and July 7, and they're shaping up to be among the country's most divisive in recent history.
In Portugal, an election results in uncertainty and the rise of the far right
A lightly regarded Portuguese political party finds itself in a position to play kingmaker in the wake of national elections that failed to propel either of the two establishment parties into power.
Opinion: The Fringe Of America's Fabric
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the upcoming presidential inauguration of Joe Biden in the wake of last week's deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Fed Up With Far Right, Italy's 'Sardines' Protests Call For Civility And Equality
They aim to pack public squares like sardines in a can, in protest against the far-right, anti-immigrant wave rising in Italian society and politics.
Far Right Makes Gains In 2 German State Elections As Centrists Hang Onto Power
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won big in this month's Brandenburg and Saxony state elections. A recent poll shows the AfD more popular than ever throughout Germany.
Long A Bastion Of The Left, Tuscany Is Turning Hard Right
Since 2016, the hard-right, anti-immigrant League party has won elections in many towns in Tuscany, a major shift in a region known as the birthplace of the Italian Communist Party.
A German Politician's Assassination Prompts New Fears About Far-Right Violence
Walter Lübcke, who supported Angela Merkel's open-door refugee policy, was shot in the head in June. Political leaders and experts on extremism suggest Germany's far-right party may share some blame.