Far-right

The movie Citizen Vigilante has been praised by white supremacists and the far-right as a tool to convert moderates to their cause, with one extremist labeling it the 'feel-good movie of white-boy summer.'

Pauline Hanson's meetings with UK far-right figures and her interview with Tommy Robinson are part of a media strategy to gain international attention and build a global brand, according to far-right experts. Her 'fact-finding mission' includes visits with divisive personalities, as described by the article.

The Financial Times' Victor Mallet warns that France's two-round election system in the 2027 elections could force center voters to choose between far-right and far-left extremes, potentially leading to a #LePen victory. This system may open the door for a far-right win over the far-left.

The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend. The party is eyeing a slice of power in regional elections.

French politicians are divided over air conditioning during a heatwave, with the far-right advocating for it while the left emphasizes building renovations and green spaces as solutions.

Denmark’s centre-left prime minister has accepted far-right support for her migration plans. Separately, the digital euro has cleared a key parliamentary hurdle.

Far-right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who received backing from Donald Trump, narrowly won the run-off election for Colombia's presidency.

Abelardo de la Esperiella, a far-right candidate in the Colombian presidential election, is gaining momentum by promising radical change and security with an iron fist. He previously promoted his rum and wine businesses before launching his presidential bid.

Labour candidate Andy Burnham, referred to as the 'King of the North,' aims to lead Britain by defeating the far-right in a special election. The election is set to take place in Ashton-in-Makerfield on June 9.

Richard Littlejohn argues that individuals who claim Britain is 'two-tier' are not 'far-Right' but simply correct. He challenges the assumption that such views align with far-Right ideologies.

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of insufficient funding for the armed forces. The resignation intensifies pressure on Starmer ahead of a by-election, compounded by anti-immigration riots in Belfast and growing far-right support.

The EPP wastewater resolution is set to be voted on without support from S&D and Renew. The outcome of the vote may depend on far-right backing to pause implementation.

Violent crimes like the murders of Henry Nowak in Southampton and Stephen Ogilvie in Belfast have been exploited by the far-right, raising concerns about safety in shared spaces. The article also highlights US strikes in Iran, UK political dynamics involving Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham, Elon Musk’s X’s inaction on violent posts in Northern Ireland, and record Antarctic temperatures.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain. The accusation highlights concerns about the exploitation of violent incidents for political purposes.

Policing minister Sarah Jones addresses far-right claims of racial bias against white people amid public anger over the Henry Nowak murder. The response focuses on perceived 'wrong calls' in policing decisions.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer, secured a surprise first-round lead in Colombia’s presidential election with 43.7% of votes, narrowly ahead of left-wing senator Iván Cepeda’s 40.9%. The result signals voter dissatisfaction with traditional politics, as over 3.6 million votes remain undecided.

France's National Center for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC), crucial for funding French films, faces potential dissolution if the far-right Rassemblement National gains power. The CNC, a nearly 80-year-old institution, is under attack from the far right, threatening the future of French cinema.

Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right figure, has been banned from French territory by the French Foreign Ministry. The decision highlights tensions between France and Israel over political figures linked to extremist ideologies.

India's RSS is conducting lobbying efforts in Western countries amid rising hate speech against religious minorities in India. Experts characterize this as damage control by the far-right organization to improve its international image while persecution of minorities continues domestically.

Mitie, the security company providing bodyguards for MPs, has intensified its vetting processes after assigning a bodyguard with far-right links to a politician under threat from extremists. The company will now include regular and random social media checks for Close Protection Operatives.

Police made their first arrests as far-right group Britain First members and counter-protesters clashed during a demonstration in Manchester city centre. The confrontation involved opposing groups, leading to tensions and arrests.

Viktor Orban, Hungary's long-serving far-right Prime Minister, has been voted out of power after 16 years in charge. Hungarians recorded a historic turnout at the polls, leading to his defeat.