About two-thirds of people in Germany regard the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a threat to democracy, according to a new Politbarometer poll conducted by Forschungsgruppe Wahlen for the broadcaster ZDF. Asked whether the AfD poses a danger to democracy in the country, 68% of respondents said yes and...
French far-right leaders unexpectedly issue a harsh condemnation of Russia’s actions
Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally group in the French National Assembly, and party president Jordan Bardella issued a joint statement categorically condemning Moscow’s actions. The politicians called Russia’s decision to place the assets of French and European companies operating in Russia under temporary administration a hostile act...
French Foreign Minister warns that concessions to the far-right lead to disaster
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot said democratic and republican forces have no right to make any concessions to the far right. At the same time, he called for an urgent response to the “despair and public anger” that are fueling the rise of such parties. The...