right-wing
Rise of the far-right in Europe
As a grouping, it's complex and divided, but they gained ground in the last elections. Whether populist or islamophobic, these nationalist parties won seats among the ranks of the eurosceptics in the European parliament; 8 MPs for the Lega Nord, 3 for the Hungarian Jobbik, 4 for Geert Wilders' PVV, 2 for the British BNP. These neo-fascists have harnessed the web to gather large followings and create a media buzz. What does democracy have to say for itself?
- Italian far-right on Facebook: 'kill them all in Zingonia'
- After 100 days of Berlusconi, a Eurosceptic Italy
- Jobbik: Hungary’s far right on the EU, Slovakia and elections
- Europe's far-right youth: '10 years ago we were 'Nazi losers'. Now it’s ok to be a Nazi'
- Trade of Nazi propaganda is booming in Poland
'Institutionalising' extremism in Cologne's Pro Köln movement
The mosque currently in construction will be able to hold the 120, 000 muslims who live in the west German city. Consequently, the ‘Pro Cologne’ movement is rapidly losing its electoral base in the next municipal elections in mid-September. First in a series of five reports in our 'Europe on the ground' mission, which sent five EU journalists to Koeln
right-wing, racism, xenophobia, moschee, europe on the ground, cologne, cities
EU? To the back, turn right
The EU parliament shapes 75% of EU laws. Between 4 and 7 June 2009, it saw its social democrats left-wing fall out whilst the centre-right went deep in elections across the 27 countries of the EU. Up in the stands, a fragment of the vote went to the parties who are critical of the European system. 56.5% of the audience was full of abstainers; some of the EU's 375 million voters were probably home watching TV on election night, which gained record audiences for events other than election coverage. Since the first EU elections took place in 1979, we're seeing a record loser turnout. Reflections
EU elections: why Europe has been loyal to the right
Tepid, failed third-way socialism: with 267 out of 736 seats, the European people’s party (EPP) have won the elections for the third consecutive time in a row. Only the ruling socialist and liberal parties have felt a kinf of ‘punishment vote’ inspired by dealings of the crisis. The greens and the nationalists have taken advantage of the discontent engulfing European politics
right-wing, martin schulz, liberalism, pes, josé manuel barroso, environment, poul nyrup rasmussen
Luca Romagnoli: 'The EU always follows American interests'
Since 2004, the national secretary of the Italian right-wing party 'Fiamma Tricolore', 48, has been an MEP - despite not supporting any particular party
right-wing, trattato di lisbona, fiamma tricolore, energy, european elections 2009, nuclear weapon, environment
Lívia Járóka: female, Roma and Euro MP
The first female Roma member of the European parliament takes stock of her first term in office and announces that she will run in this year’s European elections in June. We talk women, Roma statistics and the EU institutions
right-wing, roma, eudebate2009, employment, discrimination, health, education
Italian right-wing parties of Europe, unite!
'Tricolour flame', 'new force', 'the right' - these Italian political parties are to the 'right of the centre right'. How should they organise themselves for the European elections in June 2009?
right-wing, roberto musacchio, extrema derecha, eu frontiers, alleanza nazionale, european elections 2009, uen
Cinema NAZIROCK: give the swastika and Sieg Heil credibility
That's the theme of the second Italian 'rockumentary', the second work by former journalist Claudio Lazzaro, following his first film featuring the Lega Nord party
right-wing, cinema, documentaire, culture, gianfranco fini, elections, politics
Antonio López-Istúriz White: 'not looking into taking in the Irish Fianna Fáil party'
For the European elections in June 2009, the experts predict a third consecutive victory for the European people’s party, albeit with a lesser majority. The conservatives have to recover from the split with the Tories, announced by William Hague, as well as the changes that this crisis has caused in their electoral programme
right-wing, environment, energy, european elections 2009, eudebate2009, economy, tories
Third day of violence in Athens after 15-year-old rioter dies
Alexandros Grigoropoulos was allegedly hurling stones at a police car when officials shot him on 6 December. The incident has sparked riots, with protests held in Corfu and Germany. Ahead of a strike on 10 December, Greek, Italian, Swiss and German newspapers analyse the causes and the consequences for the government
right-wing, scandal, germany, greece, violence, press review, athens
Ripping up ballot papers in Italy
You could call him ‘Veltrozy’. The leader of the Italian democratic party wants to distance himself from his predecessor, Romano Prodi. Just like French president Nicolas Sarkozy wanted to distance himself from his predecessor, Jacques Chirac. Berlusconi however wants to delete the memory of the null economic growth
right-wing, walter veltroni, nicolas sarkozy, southern eu, romano prodi, rome, italy
Typically Italian elections in April
On 13 and 14 April the Italians go to the polls under an electoral law that no-one is happy with. Majority rule or proportional representation? A two percent or four percent cut-off clause? What is the best solution for Italy?
right-wing, silvio berlusconi, map, opinion, romano prodi, rome, italy
Serb elections: blackmail Europe
Serb incumbent Boris Tadic needs every vote he can get in the second round of presidential elections on 3 February. PM Kostunica supports his pro-European coalition partner - but on his own terms only
right-wing, balkans, serbia, kosovo, enlargement, boris tadic, world affairs
Jean Quatremer: a nation has been born - Flanders
The crisis between the Flemish and francophone Belgians continues. After 172 days without a government and big provocations by the Flemish political class, has Belgium come to a point of no return?
right-wing, western eu, european commission, regions, jean quatremer, belgium, brussels
'Poland belongs to its women'
A new Polish women-only party battles traditional stereotypes in a conservative government
right-wing, labour, feminism, discrimination, family, men and women, central and eastern europe
Join the Le Pen and Mussolini club
Representing a mere 2.5% of the EU chamber, the new far-right group in parliament is receiving the political cold shoulder
right-wing, romania, bulgaria, strasbourg, nationalism, european constitution, european parliament
Abortion: pro-life tide
Anti-abortion associations are ‘lobbies’ in many countries, with their demands being heard all over Europe. Conservative, traditional values come first
right-wing, portugal, lobby, abortion, spain, religion, tourism
Hans Gert Pöttering: Borrell passes the presidential baton on
A veteran Christian Democrat from Germany. Just who is the new president of the European Parliament, who comes in hot on the heels of Josep Borell?
right-wing, candidate countries, josep borrell, hans gert pöttering, angela merkel, turkey, belgium
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