Europe humiliated, but still subservient, after remarks from US officials
Europe United States

Europe humiliated, but still subservient, after remarks from US officials

Statements by US Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary Hegseth on the Ukraine war and transatlantic relations have left European leaders in shock

Ana Vračar
February 17, 2025
100,000 protest in Brussels against Arizona coalition’s austerity and attacks on rights
Belgium

100,000 protest in Brussels against Arizona coalition’s austerity and attacks on rights

A mass protest filled the streets of Brussels, rejecting the Arizona coalition’s plans to attack social and labor rights

Ana Vračar
February 14, 2025
Brothers of Italy youth stage protest whitewashing fascist crimes in WWII
Italy

Brothers of Italy youth stage protest whitewashing fascist crimes in WWII

Youth members of the far-right Brothers of Italy forced their way into Bologna’s city hall while others claimed Italian ownership over Slovenian and Croatian territories

Ana Vračar
February 13, 2025
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya has been tortured and denied care while in Israeli prison
Palestine

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya has been tortured and denied care while in Israeli prison

In his first meeting with a lawyer since December 2024, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya confirmed fears of torture and medical neglect in Israeli prison

Ana Vračar
February 12, 2025
Labour turns to the right while chasing Reform
United Kingdom

Labour turns to the right while chasing Reform

With far-right Reform UK polling neck and neck with Britain’s largest parties, Keir Starmer’s Labour responds by shifting further to the right

Ana Vračar
February 11, 2025
Far-right leaders gather in Madrid to “make Europe great again”
Europe

Far-right leaders gather in Madrid to “make Europe great again”

Far-right Patriots for Europe group meets in Madrid to lament loss of Europe’s supposed greatness

Ana Vračar
February 10, 2025
Afd Conference - Germany
Germany

Springtime for militarization, winter for social rights in Germany

With Germany’s election two weeks away, attention is on the far-right AfD, whose platform threatens migrant and social rights

Ana Vračar
February 6, 2025
Belgium’s Arizona coalition threatens more austerity and attacks on civil rights
Belgium

Belgium’s Arizona coalition threatens more austerity and attacks on civil rights

After seven months of talks, nationalist Bart De Wever’s appointment as Belgium’s Arizona coalition PM raises fears of austerity and attacks on civil rights

Ana Vračar
February 3, 2025