Far-right populism in Europe

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Major protests expected at Germany’s AfD party conference

Major protests expected at Germany’s AfD party conference

Up to 50,000 people are expected to protest the far-right Alternative for Germany’s party conference this weekend.Politics07/01/2026July 1, 202602:20 min

New report backs ban of German far-right party

New report backs ban of German far-right party

The document concludes that the Alternative for Germany seeks to undermine democratic principles and human dignity.Politics06/26/2026June 26, 202602:40 min

Neo-Nazi lost an east German election, but extremism remains

Neo-Nazi lost an east German election, but extremism remains

Many are relieved that a neo-Nazi candidate narrowly lost a mayoral election. But extremism is still a threat.Politics06/10/2026June 10, 2026

Iran war piles pressure on Germany

Iran war piles pressure on Germany

Germans reflect on the economic impact of the Iran war, and the rise of the far-right.Politics06/05/2026June 5, 202603:50 min

German asylum benefits cuts violate EU law, top court rules

German asylum benefits cuts violate EU law, top court rules

The ECJ has said rejected asylum-seekers must be given more than just the bare minimum. But will relief be short-lived?Politics06/04/2026June 4, 2026

The German gym fighting the far right with MMA

The German gym fighting the far right with MMA

The far right is increasingly using MMA to recruit new members. A gym in eastern Germany is fighting back.Sports05/27/2026May 27, 2026Show moreSkip next section In the spotlight

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France bans far-right Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir

The ban comes as global outrage grows over Israel’s treatment of activists detained while trying to deliver aid to Gaza.Human Rights05/24/2026May 24, 202606:14 min

Germany’s far-right AfD vows to ‘make history’

As the AfD looks set to take power in a German state, the party front-runner in Saxony-Anhalt outlines his plans to DW.Politics05/22/2026May 22, 2026

Hijab-wearing German beauty contestant takes on the AfD

As a Miss Germany contestant, Büsra Sayed wore a hijab on stage — angering the far-right AfD. Her response went viral.Culture05/12/2026May 12, 2026All content (882) on this topic

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