Far-right in Europe now a phenomenon the mainstream cannot ignore

Far-right in Europe now a phenomenon the mainstream cannot ignore

Austria’s Freedom Party is the latest far-right party to win a European election,as disaffected young voters turn their backs on mainstream parties.

  • byRob Harris

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From Donald Trump to MONA’s David Walsh:Our soaring anxiety about status

From Donald Trump to MONA’s David Walsh:Our soaring anxiety about status

Widening inequality,shifting fortunes and social media neediness are lifting our anxiety about status to new heights.

  • byLuke Slattery
If Trump wins,it will not be in spite of democracy,but because of it

If Trump wins,it will not be in spite of democracy,but because of it

Liberal elites often deny the legitimacy of democratic outcomes by blaming it all on populism. Which is curious,since populism must surely mean that the popular will has prevailed.

  • byGeorge Brandis
Young and restless:Youth support for far right a threat to Albanese

Young and restless:Youth support for far right a threat to Albanese

A global phenomenon of disillusioned young voters backing far-right populists poses a new threat to Labor,a new paper by a left-leaning think tank warns.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Left-wing populism:Come for the rent caps,stay for the conspiracy theories

Left-wing populism:Come for the rent caps,stay for the conspiracy theories

When most people think about populism,they think about right-wing policies. But left-wing populism is on the rise around the world and in Australia.

  • byParnell Palme McGuinness
Australia has rejected angry populism,so why is Dutton clinging onto it?

Australia has rejected angry populism,so why is Dutton clinging onto it?

The US and the UK are still reeling from the politics of 2016 that gave us Trump and Brexit. Australia has a different vibe,but it seems Peter Dutton did not get the memo.

  • byNick Bryant
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EU’s border agency exists Hungary,as bloc warns country to change migrant policy

EU’s border agency exists Hungary,as bloc warns country to change migrant policy

Frontex said that it was ceasing work in Hungary until the nationalist government brings its laws into line with a ruling by the EU’s top court in December.

  • byLorne Cook andJustin Spike
Viktor Orban ally resigns after reportedly being caught fleeing male'sex party'

Viktor Orban ally resigns after reportedly being caught fleeing male'sex party'

József Szájer,a founding member of Orbán's Fidesz party,confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that he"was present"at a"private party in Brussels on Friday."

  • byRick Noack andQuentin Ariès
George Clooney takes aim at Hungarian media,officials accusing him of Soros links

George Clooney takes aim at Hungarian media,officials accusing him of Soros links

A row has developed between actor George Clooney and the Hungarian establishment.

  • byAdam Taylor
Lessons learned from two years in prison

Lessons learned from two years in prison

In an increasingly polarised world,the Pussy Riot co-founder says we must unite for the common good.

  • byKerrie O'Brien
Opposition warns there will be no economic snapback from COVID-19 pandemic

Opposition warns there will be no economic snapback from COVID-19 pandemic

The Opposition's treasury spokesman has argued the pandemic has exposed"deep flaws"in right-wing populism.

  • byLatika Bourke