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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.
Europe’s War Against Refugees Is Fueling the Far Right’s Ascension
The international guaranteed rights of refugees are eroding on both sides of the Atlantic.
24 People Face Trial for Giving Life-Saving Assistance to Migrants in Europe
A European Parliament report described the trial as Europe’s “largest case of criminalization of solidarity.”
European Far Right Saw Electoral Wins in 2022. Reversing Them Will Not Be Easy.
The far right continues to grow in Europe, with extremist parties gaining ground in Italy, France and Sweden.
Europe Is Trying to Solve Its Energy Crisis With Fossil Fuel Projects in Africa
Struggles for social justice and climate justice must be united to transform society amid government inaction.
Roads Are Literally Melting in Europe During Unprecedented Heat Wave
Europe is waking up to the ghastly realities of the climate crisis, including raging housefires and wildfires.
More Than 1,000 Die as Record-Breaking Heat and Wildfires Scorch Europe
In Spain, 360 people died between July 10 and 15. More than 650 people have died in Portugal over the past week.