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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Areas receiving levelling-up funds show smaller Reform UK vote share, study finds

Levelling up funding correlates with lower support for populist parties like Reform UK, indicating quick-result projects may mitigate populism.
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

A Russian-stoked protest movement lifts a MAGA-like populist in Romania

Romania's constitutional court annulled the presidential elections, citing election violations and Russian interference, leading to significant political turmoil.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Areas receiving levelling-up funds show smaller Reform UK vote share, study finds

Levelling up funding correlates with lower support for populist parties like Reform UK, indicating quick-result projects may mitigate populism.
US Elections
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

A Russian-stoked protest movement lifts a MAGA-like populist in Romania

Romania's constitutional court annulled the presidential elections, citing election violations and Russian interference, leading to significant political turmoil.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

One hundred days in, Donald Trump faces a problem: he can rage, but he can't govern | Jonathan Freedland

Trump's second presidency starts poorly with low approval ratings and growing public discontent, demonstrating the dangers of nationalist populism.
Germany politics
fromSpiegel
1 month ago

Right Wing Report: How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence

The AfD has become a significant political force in the Bundestag and is asserting its influence.
#hungary
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Hungary's Orban plans 'transparency law' to muzzle critics DW 05/17/2025

Hungary's government, led by Viktor Orban, is pushing legislation to monitor and potentially ban organizations viewed as threats to national sovereignty.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Hungary's Orban plans 'transparency law' to muzzle critics DW 05/17/2025

Hungary's government, led by Viktor Orban, is pushing legislation to monitor and potentially ban organizations viewed as threats to national sovereignty.
#portugal
#local-elections
Left-wing politics
fromeuronews
4 days ago

Javier Milei's populist party comes first in Buenos Aires elections

Javier Milei's populist party dominated local elections in Buenos Aires, signaling a major political shift against the Peronist left.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on England's local elections: we must build something better than this | Editorial

The local elections reflect a significant decline in traditional party strength in England, amidst rising populism and fragmentation.
Left-wing politics
fromeuronews
4 days ago

Javier Milei's populist party comes first in Buenos Aires elections

Javier Milei's populist party dominated local elections in Buenos Aires, signaling a major political shift against the Peronist left.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on England's local elections: we must build something better than this | Editorial

The local elections reflect a significant decline in traditional party strength in England, amidst rising populism and fragmentation.
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's AfD: Proxies for Trump and Russia DW 02/24/2025

The far-right AfD party's rise is fueled by fears and conspiracy theories, reflecting a shift in German politics.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

German AfD party grows parliamentary clout, sparking concern DW 03/01/2025

The AfD's rise to 20.8% in February poses a significant challenge to Germany's democratic values, especially regarding equal treatment.
Germany politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Germany Arrests King Peter I, the Son of Man, the Messiah

Peter Fitzek's arrest highlights ongoing frustrations within Germany, particularly among those disillusioned by the traditional political system.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's AfD: Proxies for Trump and Russia DW 02/24/2025

The far-right AfD party's rise is fueled by fears and conspiracy theories, reflecting a shift in German politics.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

German AfD party grows parliamentary clout, sparking concern DW 03/01/2025

The AfD's rise to 20.8% in February poses a significant challenge to Germany's democratic values, especially regarding equal treatment.
Germany politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Germany Arrests King Peter I, the Son of Man, the Messiah

Peter Fitzek's arrest highlights ongoing frustrations within Germany, particularly among those disillusioned by the traditional political system.
#romania
#democracy
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Larry Diamond, sociologist: Trump wants everyone to bend the knee to his imperial will'

Populist leaders have eroded democracy using electoral autocracy strategies, leading to a significant democratic decline.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Senator Chris Murphy: "This Is How Democracy Dies-Everybody Just Gets Scared"

Democrats must embrace a populist, anti-big-money agenda to effectively counter Republican tactics undermining democracy.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Marine Le Pen verdict raises tricky questions about justice and democracy | Letters

The judiciary's decision against Marine Le Pen raises critical concerns about justice and democracy.
Political implications of legal actions can undermine public trust in democracy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We can't just be against Trump. It's time for a bold, progressive populism | Robert Reich

Protests against Trump highlight the need for progressive populism to enhance democracy and counter regressive policies.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Musk-Bashing Is the Answer to Keeping Democrats United

The Democratic party faces a critical choice between defending democracy or appealing to non-college-educated voters post-Trump's victory.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Larry Diamond, sociologist: Trump wants everyone to bend the knee to his imperial will'

Populist leaders have eroded democracy using electoral autocracy strategies, leading to a significant democratic decline.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Senator Chris Murphy: "This Is How Democracy Dies-Everybody Just Gets Scared"

Democrats must embrace a populist, anti-big-money agenda to effectively counter Republican tactics undermining democracy.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Marine Le Pen verdict raises tricky questions about justice and democracy | Letters

The judiciary's decision against Marine Le Pen raises critical concerns about justice and democracy.
Political implications of legal actions can undermine public trust in democracy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We can't just be against Trump. It's time for a bold, progressive populism | Robert Reich

Protests against Trump highlight the need for progressive populism to enhance democracy and counter regressive policies.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Musk-Bashing Is the Answer to Keeping Democrats United

The Democratic party faces a critical choice between defending democracy or appealing to non-college-educated voters post-Trump's victory.
#republican-party
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene Rails Against Direction of Trump Administration on Steve Bannon's War Room: You Can't Manipulate the Base'

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene Rails Against Direction of Trump Administration on Steve Bannon's War Room: You Can't Manipulate the Base'

#elections
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why Everyone Thinks Their Government Has Failed

Incumbents worldwide suffered political losses in 2024, signaling a disconnect between voter expectations and government performance.
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

A political 'tipping point' in Britain? A far-right party gains clout.

Reform UK's surge has transformed British politics, causing distress among major parties and reflecting global populist movements.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why Everyone Thinks Their Government Has Failed

Incumbents worldwide suffered political losses in 2024, signaling a disconnect between voter expectations and government performance.
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

A political 'tipping point' in Britain? A far-right party gains clout.

Reform UK's surge has transformed British politics, causing distress among major parties and reflecting global populist movements.
#trump
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How to Save the Democratic Party From Itself

Trump's second presidency faces significant challenges, with declining popularity and ineffective opposition, creating space for a grassroots political movement.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Top Trump Ally Says Elon Musk Is a "Parasitic Illegal Immigrant"

Bannon's critique underscores the ideological divide between MAGA populism and Musk's techno-libertarianism.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump was once seen as an asset to right-wing populists abroad. No more

Trump's second term is causing a backlash among global populists, transitioning the anticipated 'Trump bump' into a 'Trump slump.'
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How to Save the Democratic Party From Itself

Trump's second presidency faces significant challenges, with declining popularity and ineffective opposition, creating space for a grassroots political movement.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Top Trump Ally Says Elon Musk Is a "Parasitic Illegal Immigrant"

Bannon's critique underscores the ideological divide between MAGA populism and Musk's techno-libertarianism.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump was once seen as an asset to right-wing populists abroad. No more

Trump's second term is causing a backlash among global populists, transitioning the anticipated 'Trump bump' into a 'Trump slump.'
US Elections
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Trump electoral 'kiss of death' is just more Democrat wishful thinking

The narrative that Trump's influence is causing conservative party failures is oversimplified and dismisses the success of global populist movements.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Keeping Farage from No 10 is a battle for UK's future, heart and soul', Labour MPs told

Labour MPs urge for an economic reset to combat rising populism and the threat of Nigel Farage becoming prime minister.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It's the anti net-zero, anti-woke Tony Blair how was this man ever considered a progressive? | Zoe Williams

Tony Blair claims current net zero policies are failing due to public perception and emphasizes the need for feasible solutions.
#free-speech
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
US politics

Martina Devlin: Never mind the 'liberal elites', it's Trump and his allies on the right who pose the biggest threat to free speech

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
US politics

Martina Devlin: Never mind the 'liberal elites', it's Trump and his allies on the right who pose the biggest threat to free speech

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

New Zealand's minor gov't party pushes to define women by biological sex

This Bill would ensure our country moves away from the woke ideology that has crept in over the last few years, undermining the protection, progression, and safety of women, Peters said.
Right-wing politics
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There's only one way to fight the climate greenlash: appeal to the naysayers' self-interest | Martha Gill

The UK faces a potential backlash against climate initiatives as economic impacts become more prominent and populist sentiments rise.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The MAGA-tech situationship

The intersection of populism and techno-optimism is becoming a prominent topic in political discourse, exemplified humorously by unexpected panel pairings.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Smug experts shattered our trust - now 'charlatans and cranks' fill the void

Trust in expertise remains important despite failures; abandoning it can lead to negative consequences.
Critiques of experts like Fauci should not undermine the validity of expertise itself.
#democratic-party
#authoritarianism
US politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Chinese People Say Trump Is Acting Exactly Like Chairman Mao

Comparisons are being drawn between Trump's second term and China's Cultural Revolution, emphasizing concerns over authoritarianism and political control.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Is Trump's authoritarian lurch following the playbook of Iran's Ahmadinejad?

Trump's early presidency mirrors Ahmadinejad's rise in Iran, showcasing radical transformation and authoritarian tendencies.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rightwing populists will keep winning until we grasp this truth about human nature | George Monbiot

Trump's provocative actions may risk a global recession, yet his approval ratings remain surprisingly high, reflecting deeper societal issues.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Chinese People Say Trump Is Acting Exactly Like Chairman Mao

Comparisons are being drawn between Trump's second term and China's Cultural Revolution, emphasizing concerns over authoritarianism and political control.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Is Trump's authoritarian lurch following the playbook of Iran's Ahmadinejad?

Trump's early presidency mirrors Ahmadinejad's rise in Iran, showcasing radical transformation and authoritarian tendencies.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rightwing populists will keep winning until we grasp this truth about human nature | George Monbiot

Trump's provocative actions may risk a global recession, yet his approval ratings remain surprisingly high, reflecting deeper societal issues.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Rise of the Vineyard Vines Nihilists

"MAGA populists claim to be helping the working class, but they're really after one thing: raw power."
Right-wing politics
#marine-le-pen
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

More will come to us now': Le Pen verdict may not hurt far-right's future

Marine Le Pen's criminal conviction has sparked political outrage and a planned protest rally, marking a shift towards a populist strategy for her party.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

More will come to us now': Le Pen verdict may not hurt far-right's future

Marine Le Pen's criminal conviction has sparked political outrage and a planned protest rally, marking a shift towards a populist strategy for her party.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on sentencing guidelines: rightwing politicians must not call the tune | Editorial

Mr Jenrick's push to alter pre-sentence reporting guidelines threatens judicial independence, falsely claiming bias against certain groups while ignoring crucial sentencing disparities.
UK politics
#far-right
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

How the historical memory of Nazism (partly) explains the success of the far right in Germany and Austria

The rise of far-right parties in Germany and Austria is linked to their historical avoidance of accountability for National Socialism.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The fight at the heart of the German election is simmering everywhere | Zoe Williams

Despite rising support for the far-right AfD, nearly 80% of Germans reject it, illustrating a significant political divide in contemporary Germany.
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

How the historical memory of Nazism (partly) explains the success of the far right in Germany and Austria

The rise of far-right parties in Germany and Austria is linked to their historical avoidance of accountability for National Socialism.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The fight at the heart of the German election is simmering everywhere | Zoe Williams

Despite rising support for the far-right AfD, nearly 80% of Germans reject it, illustrating a significant political divide in contemporary Germany.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

After the End of History: British Working Class Photography 1989-2024; Peter Mitchell: Nothing Lasts Forever review

The exhibition challenges traditional narratives of working-class life through personal, complex, and often contradictory expressions.
#trump-administration
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

An Unexpected Trump Bump for the World's Centrists

Trump's policies are unexpectedly revitalizing centrist leadership in Europe and elsewhere, unifying politicians against his populist influences.
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

German Voters Took Note of Election Interference by Trump Administration Officials

Trump administration interventions in the German campaign polarized voters, alienating some left-leaners while energizing far-right supporters.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The Populist vs. the Billionaire: Bannon, Musk and the Battle Within MAGA

Tensions arise within Trump's cabinet as Bannon openly criticizes Musk, highlighting a deeper conflict between populist agendas and wealthy interests in the MAGA movement.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

An Unexpected Trump Bump for the World's Centrists

Trump's policies are unexpectedly revitalizing centrist leadership in Europe and elsewhere, unifying politicians against his populist influences.
Germany politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

German Voters Took Note of Election Interference by Trump Administration Officials

Trump administration interventions in the German campaign polarized voters, alienating some left-leaners while energizing far-right supporters.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

The Populist vs. the Billionaire: Bannon, Musk and the Battle Within MAGA

Tensions arise within Trump's cabinet as Bannon openly criticizes Musk, highlighting a deeper conflict between populist agendas and wealthy interests in the MAGA movement.
#donald-trump
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What can Canada expect from its next PM? The Mark Carney I knew | Larry Elliott

Mark Carney's term at the Bank of England showcased a significant clash of liberal globalism against rising populist rhetoric.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What can Canada expect from its next PM? The Mark Carney I knew | Larry Elliott

Mark Carney's term at the Bank of England showcased a significant clash of liberal globalism against rising populist rhetoric.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

JD Vance's traumatic past doesn't explain his bullying of Ukraine: his might is right' doctrine does | Karolina Wigura and Jarosaw Kuisz

The geopolitical landscape is shifting significantly, revealing a divided West and heightened security concerns regarding Russia's influence.
#cpac
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Elon enters the circus

Elon Musk's chaotic CPAC appearance highlighted the contradictions in the conservative movement, blending populism with the influence of tech elites.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

What Musk's Chain Saw at CPAC Was Really About

Elon Musk theatrically brandished a chain saw at CPAC, symbolizing a radical approach to government bureaucracy inspired by Argentine President Javier Milei.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Elon enters the circus

Elon Musk's chaotic CPAC appearance highlighted the contradictions in the conservative movement, blending populism with the influence of tech elites.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

What Musk's Chain Saw at CPAC Was Really About

Elon Musk theatrically brandished a chain saw at CPAC, symbolizing a radical approach to government bureaucracy inspired by Argentine President Javier Milei.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Steve Bannon Warns Republicans the Oligarchs' Will Abandon Them: They're With Us But Only Temporarily'

Bannon warns Republicans to be cautious of tech oligarchs for their fleeting support and power-driven agendas.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Morena and Claudia Sheinbaum Have Kept Up Mexico's Move to the Left

López Obrador’s daily press conferences redefined political communication in Mexico, creating a direct dialogue with voters that bypassed traditional, often hostile, media channels.
Miscellaneous
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

JD Vance's Munich speech laid bare the collapse of the transatlantic alliance

JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference highlights a significant ideological rift between Europe and the Trump administration, focusing on internal societal threats.
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