Far-right in Europe
Eighty years on: Remembering the defeat of fascism – or witnessing its return?

Neo-fascism merely adapted, disguised, and reshaped itself according to the times. In some states, we now see historical revisionism – and even glorification of local fascist or Nazi collaborators.

Friedrich Merz confirmed as German chancellor after two votes

After initially failing to secure a majority, Friedrich Merz was confirmed as Germany’s new chancellor in a second parliamentary vote

Reform UK makes major gains in England’s local elections

Nigel Farage’s far-right Reform UK secured hundreds of council seats in England’s local elections, dealing heavy blows to both Labour and the Conservatives

Belgians to government: “We won’t sacrifice pensions for warplanes”

Resistance to the Arizona government’s austerity and militarization plans continues in Belgium, with more mobilizations expected ahead of May 1

Italy marks 80 years since liberation with calls against genocide and militarism

On the 80th anniversary of liberation from Nazi-fascism, left forces in Italy mobilize against genocide, armament, and the Meloni government

Thousands protest in Italy against armament agenda

Mass protests grow in Italy as trade unions, opposition parties, and grassroots groups rally against national and EU rearmament plans

Progressive counter-protest in Paris outnumbers far-right rally

Around 15,000 people mobilized on short notice in Paris to counter far-right attacks on the judiciary following the ruling against Marine Le Pen

Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by ICC for war crimes, is welcomed in Europe

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the ICC for war crimes, is set to begin an official visit to Hungary

We Demand Change summit charts resistance to Labour austerity and far right

Thousands gathered in London for the We Demand Change summit, charting resistance against Keir Starmer’s austerity policies and the far right

Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office in EU funds embezzlement case

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been barred from seeking public office over her involvement in an EU funds embezzlement case

Israel’s antisemitism conference shaken by its own contradictions with attendance of Europe’s far right

Israeli officials have invited European far-right parties to participate in an antisemitism conference held in Jerusalem

France stands up to racism and far-right hate

Hundreds of thousands marched in over 200 cities across France to protest racism, hatred, and the rise of the far right