How the far right got a stranglehold on the West
3 years, 8 months ago

How the far right got a stranglehold on the West

Al Jazeera  

In the past, the rise of far-right ideology has surged ahead in Europe and the US in unison. Reflecting on this time in history – with the far right in focus – can show us a lot about the drivers of far-right politics not only in the US, but globally, today. Considering the far right at this time, what’s worth noting is that instead of “evil” individuals cheating, fooling or cajoling their fellow citizens, we see the rise of mass, popular movements. Can’t eradicate it, but sure can suppress it – with national welfare policies The end of World War II saw not only the start of a period of extended economic recovery, but of major political parties in Europe and the US implementing wide-sweeping, public policies on unions, healthcare and infrastructure. The administration of US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt began some of these initiatives before the start of World War II in what together came to be known as the “New Deal”.

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The far right seemed to have a lock on France’s legislative elections. Here’s why it didn’t win
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The far right seemed to have a lock on France’s legislative elections. Here’s why it didn’t win

Associated Press  

PARIS — Seemingly so close, and yet still so far away. French far-right leader Marine Le Pen looked to be nearer to power than ever last week after her National Rally party, strengthened by new allies, triumphed in the opening round of legislative elections. Macron’s narrower but still comfortable victory in 2022 and a breakthrough for Le Pen’s by-then rebranded …

The far right seemed to have a lock on France's legislative elections. Here's why it didn't it win
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The far right seemed to have a lock on France's legislative elections. Here's why it didn't it win

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. French far-right leader Marine Le …

The far right have been blocked from power in France – but the threat remains
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The far right have been blocked from power in France – but the threat remains

The Independent  

If there was anyone more disappointed than France’s far-right Rassemblement National, or National Rally party, by the results of the legislative elections, there were times when it seemed to be the legion of doom-watchers across the Channel, deprived of their chance to condemn the dangerous and deluded French. President Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble grouping came second, with 168 seats, and Marine …

France braces for ‘high drama’ run-offs as Le Pen’s far right eyes power
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France braces for ‘high drama’ run-offs as Le Pen’s far right eyes power

Al Jazeera  

With the far right seemingly headed for victory, voters on the left and in the centre feel on edge. “It is a mood of mobilisation on the part of all those who don’t want National Rally to get a majority or even win the election.” Macron’s Renaissance party won only about 20 percent of the vote in the first round. …

France’s Muslims fear for their futures as Le Pen’s far right party surges
5 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s Muslims fear for their futures as Le Pen’s far right party surges

Al Jazeera  

Tensions are rising in France, home to one of Europe’s largest Muslim minorities, ahead of the snap election run-off. On Sunday, the far right led the first round of parliamentary elections and while it’s not yet clear if Marine Le Pen’s National Rally movement will form a majority after the July 7 run-off, many of France’s six million Muslims are, …

Marine Le Pen: How the National Rally leader redefined the party ahead of the French election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Marine Le Pen: How the National Rally leader redefined the party ahead of the French election

The Telegraph  

He said perhaps the main reasons the RN had become more palatable was the state of the other parties, which were either in ruins or had radicalised, making the Le Pen camp appear more mainstream. “I notice something that in different forms is also happening in Italy: the constant attempt to demonise and corner the people who don’t vote for …

Why is the far right gaining ground in France?
1 year ago

Why is the far right gaining ground in France?

Al Jazeera  

The French far right is capitalising on rising nationalist sentiment gripping countries in Western Europe. Paris, France – A decade of shrewd planning by Marine Le Pen and opportune timing has put the French far right in a position of unprecedented strength heading into 2024. Le Pen’s party, the National Rally, has been able to build on its historic success …

What is behind the rise of the far right in France?
2 years, 8 months ago

What is behind the rise of the far right in France?

Al Jazeera  

Mainstreaming of far-right politics in France is due to ‘declinist’ attitude acceptance of hardline views analysts say. Paris, France – Edwige Diaz bristles at the words “far right” when used to describe French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen. “We define each other as localists, or nationalists.” While the RN party campaigns on topics central to the far right such as …

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