Month: June 2023

Europe’s Left Panic as Anti-Migrant Nationalist parties soar in the Polls

In the recent parliamentary elections in Greece, nationalist parties dubbed ‘far right’ by liberal media far-right parties managed to win almost 13% of the vote. Liberals say the success of the ‘radicals’, which is also seen in many other parts of the EU, could have a profound political effect and push moderate political forces to take more extreme steps such as repression in order to maintain popularity.

Europe is dying for Ukraine and American Interests

Signs are mounting in the eurozone that its economy is slipping into a deep recession. In particular, this is evidenced by the fall in the index of expectations of purchasing managers. Inflation, rising interest rates at central banks, climate regulations and a ‘sluggish global economy’ are slowing down the growth of the conjuncture both in Germany and throughout Europe, says the German edition.

Far-right parties make a comeback in Greece as ultra-conservatives sweep back to power

A little-known political party endorsed by a jailed former politician won seats in Greece’s next parliament in an election, signalling a political comeback for the far right of Greece – and Europe. The Spartans party was backed by Ilias Kasidiaris is serving 13 years in prison for membership of a party the leftist government deemed illegal and criminal organisation as a former leading member of Golden Dawn – a political party of ultra-right conservative origins.