Portugal's snap election has brought seismic change — the Socialists are now in opposition and the center-right Democratic Alliance, which narrowly won the vote, will try to form a minority government. But the biggest shock came when the far-right, ultra-nationalist, anti-immigrant Chega won more than a million votes and became the third-largest party in par ... Show More
Aug 22
EU's sweaty summer — what you missed (and what matters)
Just when we thought we could get a break for the summer, geopolitics had other plans. This week on EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton is joined by POLITICO colleagues Jordyn Dahl, Gabriel Gavin and Jan Cienski for a catch-up on what moved while the bubble was at the beach. From ... Show More
33m 18s
Aug 1
Escape the EU Bubble: Expert Summer Book Picks
This week, we’re taking a breath. EU Confidential is stepping away from summits, trade battles, and late-night trilogues — and turning to something more refreshing: books. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by audio producer (and self-confessed book nerd) Dionisios Sturis for this spec ... Show More
35m 28s
Dec 2022
Is European politics shifting to the right?
German police have disrupted a far-right plot to seize power, arresting dozens of people on Wednesday. But as right-wing parties win more votes, and even power in some EU states, are we seeing a general move to the right in European politics?
Join host Nastasya Tay.
Guests:
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21m 31s
Aug 2023
По всей Европе (от Финляндии до Испании) усиливаются ультраправые политики. В чем причина? И дает ли это что-нибудь Путину (это ведь вроде его друзья)?
2 августа стало известно, что премьер-министр Италии Джорджа Мелони подала иск об оскорблении и клевете против лидера британской рок-группы Placebo. Ранее во время концерта в Турине музыкант назвал ее «фашисткой, расисткой и нацисткой». Джорджа Мелони возглавляет в Италии правую ... Show More
58m 3s
Sep 2022
Could the far right win in Sweden? With Dominic Hinde
Ahead of the Swedish general election on 11 September, we take a look at why the far-right party has risen in the polls and whether a recent recovery by the ruling Social Democrats means the country’s prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, will be able to retain power.
Journalist a ... Show More
21m 33s
May 2024
How much power can far-right parties win in Europe?
Gideon talks to Henry Foy, the FT’s bureau chief in Brussels, about next week’s EU parliamentary elections. Far-right parties are set to win more seats, but how will this translate into their ability to influence policy? Clip: Bruegel TV
How will the European parliamentary electi ... Show More
20m 16s