What does Europe’s right want?
This year's National Conservatism conference was notably short of new ideas, meaningful debate and pro-Putin speakers, as attendees stuck to the safe space of the culture…
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This year's National Conservatism conference was notably short of new ideas, meaningful debate and pro-Putin speakers, as attendees stuck to the safe space of the culture…
By David BroderThe event seemed designed not to explore the intellectual content of conservatism, but to strengthen bridges between new nationalist…
By David BroderIn the traditional socialist stronghold, a new climate of polarisation mobilised voters against Matteo Salvini’s League.
By David BroderThe former Italian prime minister will find it harder than he hopes to replicate Emmanuel Macron’s success.
By David BroderFrom the outset of August it was clear that Italian politicians would be denied their usual month off. As…
By David BroderSince his appointment as Italian prime minister in June 2018, congenial law professor-turned-politician Giuseppe Conte has been less a…
By David BroderThe “no vax” movement has become a fulcrum for Italy’s populist right.
By David BroderBy imposing a harsh anti-migrant, tax-cutting agenda, the hard-right party has turned government into a permanent campaign platform.
By David BroderAs public scandals go, the “Angels and Demons” investigation into child protection services in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, had all…
By David Broder