In a World Order Defined by Trump, the Key to Europe’s Defense Is Germany
In the wake of the U.S. bombing of Iran and its dismissal of European allies, an anxious continent’s best chance at security runs through its largest economy.
Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right
German Intelligence Must Temporarily Halt an Extremist Label for the AfD, Court Rules
The domestic intelligence agency can still spy on the far-right party, and the ruling may not change Germans’ views, but it is a symbolic victory for the AfD.
An Enemy’s Fall Frees Up South Korea’s Leader. Now Comes the Tough Part.
President Lee Jae Myung gained legitimacy from his predecessor’s conviction. But South Korea’s political polarization is caustic, and could get worse.
After Activist’s Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France’s Far-Right and Far-Left
The beating death of Quentin Deranque has quickly become a flashpoint between the far right and far left as France prepares for local elections next month and presidential elections next year.
After Trip to Germany, AOC Expresses Frustrations
The congresswoman argued in an interview that presidential speculation, which included scrutiny of her slip-ups, had overshadowed her anti-authoritarian message at the Munich Security Conference.
In Hungary, Marco Rubio Stresses Trump’s Support for Viktor Orban
The U.S. secretary of state said in Budapest that the president was “deeply committed” to the success of Viktor Orban, who has boasted of creating an “illiberal state.”
Three American Speeches at Munich, and Plenty of Confusion
As the U.S. message veered from shared heritage and values to shared interests and back again, Europeans wondered what kind of alliance they were left with.
Hillary Clinton and Tucker Carlson Speak at Saudi Business Forum
The Democrat and the hard-right commentator found at least one thing to agree upon as they spoke at a conference in Riyadh.
Right-Wing Leaders of Italy and Japan Become Fast Friends
At a meeting in Tokyo, Prime Ministers Giorgia Meloni of Italy and Sanae Takaichi of Japan bonded over being conservative women at the pinnacle of power.
Marine Le Pen’s Appeal to Overturn Embezzlement Conviction Begins
Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, began her appeal trial aimed at overturning a ruling by a criminal court in 2025 that convicted her of embezzlement and barred her from running for public office for five years.