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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The bishops who confront Vox: from labeling its members as 'ideological heirs' of Francoism to calling Abascal 'xenophobic'

Spanish bishops have started to openly confront the far-right party Vox, labeling them as ideological heirs of Francoism and denouncing leader Santiago Abascal's xenophobic rhetoric.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil does not fear that the appointment of Moraes' critic to a post in the U.S. will hinder Lula's visit

The Brazilian government remains unfazed by the appointment of U.S. far-right activist Darren Beattie, a vocal critic of Lula, to a senior advisory position related to Brazil, as plans for Lula's visit to the U.S. continue.

Feb 27 • 18:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

From the PS to the Greens, the Stockholm Syndrome that Traps the Left in the Arms of the Unsubmissive

Jean-Luc Mélenchon and his party La France Insoumise are viewed as a refuge from the far-right National Rally by other left-wing parties, despite controversy and criticism surrounding his remarks.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: The State Council Confirms the Classification of LFI as 'Far Left'

The State Council of France has confirmed the classification of the LFI party as 'far left' and the UDR party as 'far right' for the upcoming municipal elections in March 2026.

Feb 27 • 16:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

German Intelligence Will Continue to Monitor the AfD Party, Says Interior Minister

The German intelligence agency plans to continue its surveillance of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, according to the Interior Minister.

Feb 27 • 15:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Current Lexicon: What is an Urgent Procedure?

The article explains the concept of an urgent procedure in administrative court, particularly in the context of a case brought by the AfD against its classification as 'securely far-right' by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

Feb 27 • 14:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

AfD in Bavaria: 'We can’t complain about anything.' Nevertheless, they vote for AfD.

Despite a thriving economy in Bavaria, many residents express support for the far-right party AfD, raising questions about the factors influencing their electoral choices.

Feb 27 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trump government appoints far-right official to guide policies directed towards Brazil, says agency

The Trump administration has appointed a hardliner critic of Brazil's current government as a senior advisor on policies related to Brazil.

Feb 27 • 13:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Jun-seok and Jeon Han-gil's heated debate on election fraud: 'The system has been established in secrecy for 25 years'

In a live-streamed debate, Lee Jun-seok and far-right YouTuber Jeon Han-gil clashed over unfounded allegations of election fraud in South Korea.

Feb 27 • 13:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Strasbourg: Threatening Graffiti Found on the Campaign Office of Green Mayor Jeanne Barseghian

Threatening anti-democratic graffiti was discovered on the campaign office of Strasbourg's Green Mayor Jeanne Barseghian.

Feb 27 • 12:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The German court 'saves' Afd: 'For now, they are not extremists'

The German court has ruled that the far-right AfD party is not classified as an extremist organization at this time, preventing surveillance by the internal intelligence service.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ruling on the AfD: The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution Will Now Have to Fight for Its Arguments

A court ruling in Cologne prevents the classification of the AfD as an established far-right party, challenging the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution to substantiate its claims against the party.

Feb 27 • 09:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Starmer's Labour Party Suffers Another Electoral Blow, Falling Behind the Greens and the Far Right

The Labour Party led by Sir Keir Starmer has faced a significant defeat in a by-election in Gorton and Denton, trailing behind the Green Party and far-right candidates.

Feb 27 • 07:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Far-right advances in the European Parliament lead Macron to call for early elections

The far-right made significant gains in the European Parliament elections, especially in France, prompting President Macron to call for early legislative elections.

Feb 27 • 03:23 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The trial filed by Algerian boxer Imane Khelif for cyberbullying postponed to early 2027

The trial for cyberbullying against Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, filed against far-right influencer Papacito, has been postponed to January 28, 2027.

Feb 26 • 21:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

The far-right activist Robinson was welcomed with big smiles in Washington

Tommy Robinson, a convicted far-right agitator, received a warm reception at the U.S. State Department during his visit to Washington, where he aims to build alliances.

Feb 26 • 19:53 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Conservative MP searches for ‘antifa’ in federal government, Canadian Armed Forces

A Conservative MP in Canada is seeking to identify any federal employees or members of the Canadian Armed Forces who support the 'antifa' movement.

Feb 26 • 19:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mañueco Starts Campaign with Agriculture as a Priority to Counter Vox

Alfonso Fernández Mañueco, interim president of the Junta de Castilla y León and PP candidate for re-election, emphasizes agriculture in his campaign to diminish the influence of the far-right Vox party.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The event of the Kokoomus Youth and the Alliance of Finnishness was interrupted – both activists and the Blue-Black Movement were present

A lecture event organized by the Kokoomus Youth and the Alliance of Finnishness in Turku was interrupted by activists.

Feb 26 • 19:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

MPs condemn hosting of Tommy Robinson by Trump administration

British MPs have criticized the Trump administration for hosting far-right activist Tommy Robinson, raising concerns about foreign interference in UK politics.

Feb 26 • 18:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Far-Right AfD?: In These Points the Court Disagrees with the Constitutional Protection Agency

A court ruled that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) cannot be classified as definitively extremist, casting doubt on the assessments of the Constitutional Protection Agency.

Feb 26 • 18:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

France: Poll Shows Main Challenger to the Far Right, Édouard Philippe, Could Lose His Mayoral Seat

A recent poll indicates that former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe may lose his mayoral seat in Le Havre, potentially compromising his presidential ambitions for 2027.

Feb 26 • 16:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election in Taufkirchen: AfD Mayor Candidate Active in the Far-Right Scene

A candidate for mayor from the far-right AfD party in Taufkirchen has been revealed to have participated in far-right demonstrations, raising concerns over the party's claims of distancing from extremism.

Feb 26 • 16:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

AfD obtains injunction in Germany preventing it from being classified as a far-right party

A German administrative court has prohibited the intelligence service from classifying the AfD as a far-right party, pending the outcome of an ongoing legal process regarding the issue.

Feb 26 • 16:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bishop's Conference: Women Should Be Allowed to Preach in Catholic Masses

The newly elected chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, Bishop Heiner Wilmer, advocated for allowing women to preach in Catholic Masses while warning against the far-right AfD party during the conference meeting in Würzburg.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

German AFD temporarily avoids extremist label

A German court has temporarily lifted a previous ruling classifying the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AFD) as 'confirmed right-wing extremists.'

Feb 26 • 15:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Alternative for Germany Party Has So Far Avoided Labeling as Extremist, Court Rules

A German court has ruled that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution cannot classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as demonstrably right-wing extremist at this time.

Feb 26 • 15:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: Court ruling temporarily prohibits classifying the AfD as 'confirmed far-right'

A Cologne court has ruled that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution cannot currently classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as 'confirmed far-right' pending further legal proceedings.

Feb 26 • 15:11 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

German intelligence cannot categorize AfD as far-right, according to a German court

A German court ruled that the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) cannot currently be classified as extremist by the German intelligence agency.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Political storm in Wyoming as far-right activist caught handing checks to lawmakers

A political scandal emerges in Wyoming after a far-right activist was caught handing checks to Republican lawmakers on the state house floor, raising concerns about financial influence in politics.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

German Court: Intelligence Agency Cannot Yet Label AfD as an Extremist Group

A German court has ruled that the domestic intelligence agency cannot currently classify the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an 'confirmed extremist' group.

Feb 26 • 14:57 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

German intelligence cannot categorize AfD as far-right

German courts have ruled that the AfD party cannot be classified as far-right by the country's intelligence agency.

Feb 26 • 14:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Bishops get tangled up with the Pope's warning about the far right and avoid denying it: 'I don't speak of private meetings'

Spanish bishops have avoided directly addressing Pope Francis's warnings about the rise of the far right during a press conference.

Feb 26 • 13:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Poll in France: 63% say they would never vote for the radical left, compared to 45% who say they would never vote for the far right

A recent poll reveals that 63% of French voters would never choose the radical left party La France Insoumise, while 45% express similar sentiments towards the far-right National Rally party.

Feb 26 • 13:24 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

France: Significant difference between far right and left reported by a poll

A recent poll indicates that 63% of French voters would choose any party other than the far-left party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon in a second round election, compared to 45% for any party other than Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally.

Feb 26 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Far-right Base group claims murders in Ukraine amid questions over Russia ties

The Ukrainian wing of the far-right group Base is claiming responsibility for multiple murders in Ukraine, raising concerns about its ties to Russia.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Spain, Sánchez denies rumors about his illness: 'Mud machine of the far right'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez refuted claims about his health, describing them as malicious rumors propagated by far-right sources.

Feb 26 • 12:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Javier Cercas: "The lie that the King orchestrated the 23-F is created by the far-right and spread by the extreme left and secessionists"

Javier Cercas discusses the impact of declassified files related to the 1981 coup attempt in Spain, emphasizing the influence of his novel and the political narratives surrounding the event.

Feb 26 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Le Pen: I will not run for President wearing an ankle bracelet

Marine Le Pen announced that she would not run for President if a court imposes an ankle bracelet during a potential election campaign.

Feb 26 • 08:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Occupation and Islamization".. Organized Hate Campaign Against Ramadan Iftar in the Heart of New York

A Ramadan iftar event in New York's Times Square has become the target of a coordinated hate campaign perpetuated by far-right and pro-Israel accounts on social media.

Feb 26 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How to Feed the Far Right

The article discusses how the Popular Party (PP) in Spain is accommodating far-right views in its negotiations with Vox, altering its leadership dynamics and policy positions.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"They are unsophisticated rednecks": why Silicon Valley and the far right are bent on building colossal monuments

The article discusses the trend of constructing large, reactionary monuments in Silicon Valley and the involvement of tech investors alongside the far right in this movement.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Trump administration meets with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson

Tommy Robinson, a UK far-right activist, met with officials from the Trump administration at the state department in Washington, D.C.

Feb 25 • 23:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Berlin, AfD Becomes the Second Most Popular Party, According to Poll

As Berlin approaches its parliamentary elections, the far-right Eurosceptic party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has emerged as the second most popular party in the city, according to a recent poll.

Feb 25 • 21:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Chancellor's party is losing voters in Berlin. The coalition partner is weakening, while AfD's support is growing

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has risen to second place in a recent poll conducted in Berlin ahead of upcoming elections for the city's parliament.

Feb 25 • 20:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"25 leftists to kill": in Perpignan, the prosecutor opens an investigation for threats against an LFI activist

In Perpignan, an LFI activist has filed a complaint for threats and racist and homophobic insults after being targeted on a death list circulated online.

Feb 25 • 16:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Macron: Political forces "that maintain ties with violent groups" should "clarify their positions"

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that political forces with connections to violence must clarify their stances, addressing acts of violence from both far-left and far-right groups.

Feb 25 • 16:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Crime: Police nationwide crack down on hate speech online

German police are conducting nationwide searches and summonses aimed at addressing illegal online postings related to hate speech.

Feb 25 • 14:32 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Far-Right Party Accused of "Systematic Nepotism"

The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) faces allegations of systematically favoring friends and relatives in the lead-up to state and local elections in Germany.

Feb 25 • 13:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor demands a sentence for a man for defaming an Iltalehti journalist

A prosecutor is seeking a fine for a man accused of defaming journalist Ida Erämaa of Iltalehti through derogatory emails regarding her article on the far-right's relationship with the media.

Feb 25 • 10:59 UTC

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