populism
A Far-Right, Anti-Islam Firebrand Just Won the Dutch Elections
The shock victory of Geert Wilders, a notorious critic of Islam, has been welcomed by anti-immigration populists across Europe.
Environmentalists Defeated One of Trump’s Biggest Fans in Europe
Slovenia’s Freedom Movement won national elections by a landslide, taking over from populist Janez Janša.
A Dictator’s Son and Duterte’s Daughter Team Up in a Bid To Rule the Philippines
A “tandem of the country's worst spoiled brats hailing from the worst political dynasties,” are frontrunners in the upcoming national elections.
El Salvador's President Jokes That He's a Dictator. But Maybe He Is?
After worrying tweets about military power and extending his term, Nayib Bukele changed his profile picture to a Sacha Baron Cohen character from the film "The Dictator."
'No More Compromise' – Pro-Choice Protesters in Poland Vow to Fight On
Poland's government is desperately trying to bring the largest protests in the country for decades to an end. But protesters are not backing down.
Italy's Far-Right Promised a Landslide in Local Elections, But Failed
Italy just voted on a referendum and in local elections. The country's fragile coalition government came out stronger, but the far-right still made its presence known.
Italian Far-Right Strongman Matteo Salvini’s Bid to Be Prime Minister Has Backfired Spectacularly
Instead of the new elections he wanted, the populist strongman has found himself dumped out of government and facing plummeting poll ratings.
Denmark’s Elections Show How Much Europe Is Normalizing Anti-Immigrant Politics
“If politics becomes a competition about who can talk the toughest about refugees and minorities, the radical right will always win”
Joe Biden Plans “Progressive” Trade Rollout to Attack Trump on Tariffs
The former vice president is under attack on trade from two trade populists: President Trump and Sen. Bernie Sanders
Europe Faces a Populist Takeover at the Next EU Election
The Brussels bubble is on a collision course with the part of Europe's electorate that hates it.
Italy’s vaccine-skeptic government just sacked every expert on the country's top medical panel
The health minister said she has "chosen to open the door to other deserving personalities.”
Where Does ‘Right-Wing Populism’ End, and Fascism Begin?
Given what is happening in Brazil and the United States, it is hard not to come to the conclusion that a perfect storm is brewing.