Why US Multinationals Keep Ireland’s Far Right Weak

According to British-German journalist and analyst John Kampfner in an interview with the New York Times, the current surge of right-wing populism sweeping across Europe—highlighted by another difficult electoral weekend for German centrists—finds its common thread in widespread population insecurity. While these populist movements are not identical, Kampfner states they thrive where citizens equate globalization … Read more

Eastern German Election Upends Post-Unification Politics

Voters in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt reshaped the nation’s political landscape on Sunday, delivering a severe blow to established parties and propelling the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to a commanding lead, according to live German television broadcasts and regional election reports. Saxony-Anhalt Election Results Shatter Traditional German Parties The state election in … Read more