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French PM’s Ouster Shows Deep Cracks in Legitimacy of Europe’s Neoliberal Order
The French left and far right joined forces to reject austerity, exposing the hollowing of the political center.
Analysis: Climate Crisis Increased Likelihood of Flooding From Storms in Europe
Continued fossil fuel use across the globe will only worsen flooding in the future, one expert said.
Why Is New UK Prime Minister Seeking Immigration Advice From Italy’s Far Right?
Keir Starmer of the Labour Party has looked to Giorgia Meloni, who has unleashed draconian measures against migrants.
Flooding Displaces Many in Europe as Death Toll Grows and Others Remain Missing
Meanwhile, calls mount for Big Oil to pay for climate destruction as the region reels from flood damage.
France’s Far Right Leads in First Round of Snap Elections. What Happens Next?
Whether or not the far right sweeps into power, French politics may stay volatile until the 2027 presidential election.
Spain and Slovenia Lead Push for EU Countries to Recognize Palestinian State
Proponents say full recognition of Palestine by European countries would help to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
Over 200,000 Protest in Berlin Against Rise of German Far Right Party
Alternative for Germany (AfD) was soaring in opinion polls ahead of three major regional elections in eastern Germany.
Far Right Win in Dutch Elections Shows How Quickly the Right Is Rising in Europe
Geert Wilders’s election is an ominous harbinger. The hour has come for Europe to stymie the spread of the far right.
“E-Carceration” Is the Newest Surveillance Trend Spreading Across the Globe
As the use of “e-carceration” spreads globally, invasive, AI-powered surveillance comes with it.
China Sees Record-Breaking Temperatures as Europe Faces Historic Heat This Week
“We have not at all come close to grasping the scale and scope of the crisis we’re facing,” says Jeff Goodell.