“Orientalising” Poland’s far-right was a mistake
The election proved that too many wrote off the country’s democratic strengths too soon.
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The election proved that too many wrote off the country’s democratic strengths too soon.
By David BroderThe far right isn’t the “voice of the people”. Will the centre learn this lesson?
By David BroderThroughout his career, the Italian politician combined extravagance and offence with a fundamental hollowness.
By David BroderFollowing the Italian prime minister’s meeting with Rishi Sunak last week, too many seem willing to cast her as…
By David BroderShe has been compared to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jeremy Corbyn. But can the progressive new leader unite Italy’s left?
By David BroderHow closely linked are Giorgia Meloni and the Fratelli d’Italia party to Mussolini?
Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s left-wing alliance Nupes could continue to disrupt French politics – if it doesn't collapse first.
By David BroderThis year's National Conservatism conference was notably short of new ideas, meaningful debate and pro-Putin speakers, as attendees stuck…
By David BroderDefections by mainstream politicians suggest that backing France’s hard-right National Rally in regional elections is no longer a dramatic leap.
By David Broder