Germany

Germans march against far right ahead of election

Hundreds of thousands have gathered in Berlin to march against the far right. Activist groups representing migrants, the LGBTQ+ community, workers and the homeless, walked the streets together.

13 October 2018

Germany

Germany’s AfD tells pupils to report teachers who air political views

The party claims the controversial initiative has been targeted by hackers.

12 October 2018

Germany

Far-right rock fans clash with police in Germany

Eight policemen were slightly injured.

7 October 2018

Brazil

Far-right candidate is front-runner in Brazil's election

Brazil's far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro has widened his lead over leftist Fernando Haddad ahead of Sunday's deeply polarized election.

6 October 2018

Brazil

Why Brazil's far-right candidate could be the country's next president

A tough stance on crime and a low corruption profile give Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's far-right candidate a real chance at winning the upcoming elections.

4 October 2018

Germany

Germany’s top spy chief removed over Chemnitz far-right violence row

Hans-Georg Maassen, who had raised doubts over attacks and intimidation against migrants in the eastern city, is moving to a senior post at the interior ministry.

19 September 2018

Hungary

Putin due to host Hungary's far-right leader Viktor Orban

Vladimir Putin who considers the European Union as a strategic rival, seeks partners who could weaken the common policies of the EU.

17 September 2018

Europe News

Hungary rejects EU's charge that its democracy is weakening

Brussels says it's concerned about judicial interference, corruption, freedom of expression and the rights of minorities and migrants.

17 September 2018

World News

Watch again: The rise of populism and the far-right in Europe

Euronews journalists discussed the significance of rising populist and far-right movements in Europe, and the role social media plays.

13 September 2018

Germany

Hitler salute wolves erected in Chemnitz after far-right protests

Organisers said they wanted to “use the action to protest against increasing hatred and violence”.

13 September 2018

Greece

EU's democratic deficit to blame for far-right rise, Tspiras tells Euronews

Greek PM says Europe has created the environment for illiberalism to flourish.

12 September 2018

Greece

Tsipras warns of battle to save EU

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said Europe must face its policy failures to stop the rise of the far right. The left-wing leader told lawmakers in the European parliament that the economic austerity pursued by European governments had fostered fear and racism.

11 September 2018

Germany

Far-right demonstrations continue in eastern Germany

Around 2000 people take to the streets under the banner "security for Chemnitz"

7 September 2018

World

Far-right party poised to play larger role in Swedish politics

Swedes are getting ready to cast their votes in this weekend's general election, and far-right parties are expected to make historic gains in what should be a close contest.

7 September 2018

Sweden

Malmo on the front line of Sweden's election

Sweden's third largest city has had a tumultuous few months of shootings and street violence some are blaming on immigrants, and the far-right hopes to benefit.

6 September 2018

World

Swedish far-right is tipped to enjoy promising results in election this weekend

In Sweden, people are heading to vote this Sunday and polls are suggesting that the Sweden Democrats could become the second biggest party.

5 September 2018

World

"Anti-racism" concert draws 65,000 in Chemnitz, Germany

After weeks of violence, the German city of Chemnitz was noisy but peaceful last night. Around 65 000 people attended a free open air concert against racism and a protest afterwards. The last month has seen far-right demonstrators clashing with counter-protestors in the streets of Chemnitz.

4 September 2018

Germany

Germany suspends two police officers over Nazi salute

Two police officers in Germany’s southern state of Bavaria are being investigated over allegations that they performed the illegal Nazi salute.

4 September 2018

Hungary

Euroviews. Three takeaways from the Salvini-Orbán meeting | View

The recent meeting between Viktor Orbán and Matteo Salvini created widespread speculations that the two politicians will run a joint political platform and totally change the political landscape in Europe. Is it really going to happen? It is highly unlikely, and here are the reasons why.

31 August 2018

Germany

Chemnitz: German clashes "shocking"

The UN Human Rights Chief. Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein saysEuropean leaders must speak out against incitement to hatred. Around 800 demonstrators gathered in Chemnitz on Sunday, hours after a 35-year-old man died after a dispute between several people of "different nationalities"

30 August 2018