Bavarian Election Results Signal Trouble for Scholz’s Government
The election served as a midterm report card for Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and the grades were not good.
Fringe Groups and Movements
Germany Cracks Down on Another Far-Right Group
The raids were the second such action in about a week and came about 10 months after the authorities foiled what they described as a far-right plot to topple the government.
Tanker in Yemen Is Emptied of Oil, Averting Catastrophic Spill
More than a million barrels of oil on a tanker off the coast of Yemen were transferred to another ship bought by the United Nations. But now a new hurdle looms: Who owns the recovered oil?
Rise of Far Right Leaves Germany’s Conservatives at a Crossroads
The surge of the Alternative for Germany party has shaken the country’s political establishment. But for mainstream conservatives, it has also prompted an acute identity crisis.
Spain Elections: Results Show No Party With Enough Votes to Govern
The returns showed no party winning the support needed to govern, leaving the country facing weeks of uncertainty.
Spain’s Election Puts Focus on Leading Parties’ Allies
Before voting Sunday, a focus on the leading parties’ allies has dominated the campaign — and obscured debate about more fundamental issues.
Germany’s Far Right AfD Party Stages a Comeback
With Germans facing an era of political and economic turbulence, the Alternative for Germany is resurgent. Mainstream politicians are struggling to respond.
German Court Convicts Left-Wing Group in Attacks Against Far Right
A 28-year-old woman and three accomplices were sentenced to prison for their roles in a series of attacks on people they considered neo-Nazis.
Australian State Moves to Ban Nazi Salute After Rally
After neo-Nazis appeared at a protest against transgender rights in Melbourne, a local politician was facing expulsion from her party for taking part in the demonstration.
Italy’s Hard-Right Leader Vexes Europe by Playing Nice, Mostly
Some still fear an authoritarian turn, but Giorgia Meloni has surprised many by showing a pragmatic streak since coming to power. Now Europe is not sure what to do.