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When Frankenstein Governments Rule Europe

Sven R. Larson December 17, 2025

Coalitions are taking over national governments in Europe with only one goal: to keep national conservatives out of government. This is seriously jeopardizing Europe’s future.

To Save Italy, Meloni Must Depoliticize Its Judiciary

Rafael Pinto Borges November 23, 2025

Judicial systems across Europe view themselves as guardians of an ideological order that treats populists not as a constituency to be represented but as a pathology to be contained.

The Systemic Failure of European Government

Sven R. Larson September 26, 2025

Ruled by establishment politicians with no other vision than to stay in power, Europe is drifting into disintegration and demise. But there is hope, inspired by the continent’s very few visionaries who know how to lead.

If You Can’t Beat Them, Ban Them: The German Establishment’s Attack on Democracy

Sabine Beppler-Spahl August 28, 2025

In a potential test case for other regions, an AfD mayoral candidate was barred from the election for, among other things, quoting Tolkien and admiring Wagner.

Fico: EU’s Political Mandates Could Doom the Union

TEC News May 29, 2025

The German chancellor threatened Hungary and Slovakia with consequences unless they “obey and abandon” their sovereign positions, PM Fico said.

Leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz speaks with Chairman of the Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) Lars Klingbeil during the constituent session of Germany's new Bundestag (lower house of parliament) on March 25, 2025 in Berlin.

How Far Will Germany Go To Keep the Firewall Against Populists?

Sabine Beppler-Spahl March 27, 2025

The establishment seems to have reached a point where maintaining the facade of democratic responsiveness is no longer even deemed necessary.

Bardella Takes Top Job As Patriots Faction Premieres in Parliament

Thomas O'Reilly July 8, 2024

Last-minute additions from Czechia and Greece have strengthened the new group to 84 MEPs from 12 nations, making it the EP’s third-largest.

Visegrad 4 Alliance Potentially Forming in European Parliament

Thomas O'Reilly June 27, 2024

Polish Law & Justice former PM reportedly in talks to form Central Eastern European populist faction.

Italy: Two Lega Activists Hospitalised After Brutal Attack

Thomas O'Reilly May 20, 2024

Despite fear mongering about ‘right-wing extremism,’ populists are the ones becoming targets of political violence.

Populists Surge Ahead of June Elections

Chadwick Hagan January 26, 2024

The progressive ivory tower of the EU is at risk of tumbling.

Tag: nationalist-populists

When Frankenstein Governments Rule Europe

To Save Italy, Meloni Must Depoliticize Its Judiciary

The Systemic Failure of European Government

If You Can’t Beat Them, Ban Them: The German Establishment’s Attack on Democracy

Fico: EU’s Political Mandates Could Doom the Union

How Far Will Germany Go To Keep the Firewall Against Populists?

Bardella Takes Top Job As Patriots Faction Premieres in Parliament

Visegrad 4 Alliance Potentially Forming in European Parliament

Italy: Two Lega Activists Hospitalised After Brutal Attack

Populists Surge Ahead of June Elections

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