The Russian invasion of Ukraine has left many European politicians in a tight spot. Those who once had cozy ties with Putin are now scrambling to save face. A deep dive into a decade of Facebook posts from 11 European far-right parties reveals how they've tried to manage their public image and relationships with Russia. The invasion has not been kind to public opini...
The recent presidential election in Romania was a nail-biter. The liberal candidate, Nicusor Dan, pulled off a win. But here is the twist: he wouldn't have made it without the support of two key groups: ethnic Hungarians living in Romania and Moldovans with dual citizenship. These groups turned out in record numbers to vote for Dan. It's estimated that over half a m...
New Zealand recently sent its top diplomat in Britain packing after he publicly questioned President Trump's grasp of history. This move highlights the delicate nature of international relations and the careful balancing act required when dealing with powerful figures. The incident unfolded in London during a public event. The diplomat, Phil Goff, posed a thought-pr...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington. This meeting is a big deal because it's the first time the two leaders have talked face-to-face since September. The US and Russia have already started talks about ending the war in Ukraine, but Ukraine wasn't invited to the table. Zelenskyy is hoping to secu...
Germany's upcoming election has become a huge deal, not just for the country but for the whole of Europe. The sudden collapse of the coalition government just after the U. S. presidential election last November has accelerated the process. The vote, originally planned for September, is now happening this Sunday. This change means the campaign will unfold during the e...
In the heart of Ukraine, a high-ranking U. S. official recently had a lengthy meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The envoy, who was previously a high-ranking military officer, praised Zelenskyy for his leadership during the ongoing conflict with Russia. This meeting came after a series of criticisms from U. S. President Donald Trump, who had publicly questio...
Imagine a gathering where right-wing political leaders from across Europe flaunt their approval of the controversial moves by the U. S president. These leaders can leverage his approval to gain some leverage over other political parties in their own countries. This was no ordinary summit meeting. It was a gathering of those who wanted to break away from the traditio...
In the heart of Madrid, a gathering of Europe's far-right leaders celebrated the return of Donald Trump to the White House. The event, dubbed "Make Europe Great Again, " echoed the sentiments of the crowd of around 2, 000 people who cheered on the leaders. The leaders, including Viktor Orbán of Hungary and Italy’s deputy premier Matteo Salvini, were in high spirits, ...
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been causing a buzz in European politics. But not everyone is pleased. Billionaire Bill Gates recently voiced his concerns in an interview. He's worried that Musk's involvement is creating confusion. Musk has been supporting a far-right party in Germany and commenting on UK politics, even spreading some false info about UK ...
Ever wondered how political leanings affect how people trust science? Researchers looked into this across 10 European countries and found some interesting patterns. They discovered that people who vote for populist parties tend to distrust the system and its leaders, which leads them to be skeptical of science in general. Right-wing voters, on the other hand, have le...