Inside the shadows of the AfD: Unmasking the mysterious political consultant Rohrböck and his influence on Germany’s far-right

The political landscape of Germany has been increasingly defined by the rise of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), but beneath the public rallies and parliamentary debates lies a shadowy network of influence that has long evaded mainstream scrutiny. In a recent special edition of the "Inside AfD" podcast, journalists Pauline von Pezold and Frederik Schindler, […]

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The spectacular split in Poland’s right

The Anatomy of a Political Split The friction between Morawiecki and Kaczyński is rooted in divergent strategies regarding how to reclaim power. While Kaczyński maintains a traditional, populist-nationalist base that relies on ideological rigidity and anti-Brussels rhetoric, Morawiecki—a former banker with significant experience in European corridors—appears to be angling for a more technocratic, center-right pivot. […]

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Human Rights Watch Warns UN Resolution on Western Sahara Risks Undermining Sahrawi Right to Self-Determination and International Law

The United Nations Security Council’s recent adoption of a resolution concerning the protracted dispute over Western Sahara has sparked significant concern regarding the future of international legal standards and the fundamental rights of the Sahrawi people. Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a comprehensive critique today, stating that United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797 (UNSCR 2797) […]

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Far right likely to flame out in Marseille mayor race, poll shows

As France approaches a critical juncture in its local political landscape, the city of Marseille finds itself at the center of a national narrative regarding the durability of populist movements. A fresh survey conducted by Cluster 17 indicates that the incumbent mayor, Benoît Payan, is poised to secure a decisive victory in this Sunday’s runoff […]

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Far right’s main rival for French presidency on track to survive electoral scare, poll shows

The shifting landscape of French domestic politics has reached a critical juncture in the coastal city of Le Havre, where former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe is currently fighting to retain his political stronghold. Recent polling data indicates that Philippe, long considered the primary centrist alternative to the surging influence of the far-right National Rally (RN), […]

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Far right says EU Parliament chief Metsola broke deal on tribute to slain French activist

The European Parliament finds itself mired in a fresh round of political friction this week as far-right factions accuse President Roberta Metsola of reneging on a formal agreement regarding a memorial tribute for Quentin Deranque, the French activist whose recent death has sparked intense debate across the continent. The dispute, which spilled into the plenary […]

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