Portugal's far-right Chega becomes main opposition party

Portugal's far-right, anti-establishment party Chega has overtaken the centre-left Socialists to become the main opposition party for the first time after the final tally of ballots from abroad in a snap parliamentary election.

Austria’s far-right rattles the gates of power

 Austria descended into political disarray over the weekend following Chancellor Karl Nehammer's surprise resignation, a step likely to lead to the far-right Freedom Party taking control of the government for the first time.

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party projected to win election

Austria’s Freedom Party (FPO) has been projected to finish first in the country’s general election, ahead of the governing conservatives.

Portugal's conservatives win election as far-right surges

Portugal's centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) won the country's general election, its leader Luis Montenegro said, however it was unclear if he could govern without the support from far-right Chega, with whom he again refused to negotiate.

Wilders' Triumph in Netherlands Election Furthers Europe's Right-Wing Swing

Geert Wilders, a Dutch political firebrand who professes strong anti-EU and anti-immigrant sentiments, and has demanded a halt to aid to Ukraine, appears to be the latest right-wing politician to ride to victory the wave of popular discontent sweeping the European continent.

Israel greenlights new national guard demanded by far-right security minister

 The Israeli government approved Sunday the formation of a national guard, which opponents warn would function as a "private militia" of firebrand National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir who had pushed for the decision.

Populist Parties Boast Gains in Italy Election, but No Majority

 A rival pair of populist and stridently anti-European Union political forces surged in Italy's parliamentary election, but neither gained enough support to govern the country alone, preliminary results showed Monday.

Germany to make reforms to army after far right plot: minister

German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen Wednesday said she would respond to the discovery of far right sympathizers in the German army with reforms, including revising one of the force's post-Nazi era founding principles.

Berlin mulls ‘no deportation’ decree for rejected asylum seekers attacked by far-right

Germany’s federal state of Berlin is mulling a special “decree” to halt or drop a deportation of rejected asylum seekers if they have been subjected to far-right violence, the state’s interior minister confirmed.

Austria far-right candidate concedes defeat in presidential race

The candidate vying to become Europe's first freely elected far-right head of state since World War Two conceded defeat in Austria's presidential election soon after polls closed today.

4 police officers injured during raid on member of German far-right group

A member of a German far-right group injured four police officers on Wednesday when he opened fire during a raid, said the Bavarian interior minister.

Austrian far-right triumphs in first round presidential election

Austria's anti-immigration far-right triumphed Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, dealing a wake-up call to Vienna's cosy political establishment two years before the next scheduled general election.