Tag: France

France: Polarisation, fascism and local elections

In the middle of the most comprehensive smear campaign against the radical Left  that France has seen for the last 50 years, this month’s municipal elections are key struggles for  fascists and antifascists alike. John Mullen examines the first round on 15th March, which saw a strong showing for the radical Left and worrying steps […]

From Crisis to Consolidation: The Resistible Rise of the Far Right in Europe Since 2010

The 2010s marked a decisive rupture in European politics. In the aftermath of the global financial crisis in 2008, a wave of disillusionment swept across the continent, eroding public trust in traditional parties and institutions. Amid deepening economic insecurity, rising migration, and cultural anxieties, far-right movements surged—not just on the margins, but into the heart of political power. From France to Hungary, Italy to Sweden, far-right parties have entered parliaments, formed governments, and reshaped national debates, particularly around immigration, national identity, and sovereignty.

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