With extreme right parties on the rise across Europe, the next European Parliament will inevitably see an increase in the number of nationalist MEPs. What might that look like?

Image: Nicola Procaccini (ECR, Italy) and Marco Zanni (ID, Italy) at an EP plenary session © European Union 2023 - Source : EP

Marco Zanni, Italian MEP, ID President - “No More Majority With Leftist Parties” (In Italian)

Marco Zanni, Italian MEP, ID President - “ID Should Be More United” (In Italian)

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Doru Frantescu, Founder And CEO Of EUMatrix - “The Delicate Choice Of The EPP” (in English)

Doru Frantescu, Founder And CEO Of EUMatrix - “Not Necessarily Eurosceptic” (in English)

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Tatiana Moutinho, Portuguese housing, feminist and left-wing activist, a permanent collaborator to transform!europe network, joins Cross-Border Talks to explain the results of Portuguese snap parliamentary elections, which came as a surprise to many in Europe. While a social-democratic Socialist Party held a full majority in the previous parliamentary term, it is the right that emerged victorious from the March vote, and a far-right party Chega made a great leap forward.

Tatiana explains the reasons why the left-wing parties lost the society's trust, while a party who directly hints at 'cleaning Portugal' (but also promises a kind of 'chauvinist welfare') gains votes. She speaks of major disappointments and social problems, including precariousness and unability to deliver good public services, including education or healthcare, as well as of corruption that marked the social-democratic rule. She also explains why it is extremely hard to make any prognosis about Portugal's future. Not only the composition of a future government is unclear - it is even hard to imagine what the succesful right-wing parties indend to actually do, given how many contradictions are there in their programmes and promises.

Tatiana Moutinho: Portugal enters in a period of political uncertainty

Συζητούν η Άννα Καρακατσούλη και ο Βαγγέλης Καραμανωλάκης

57 χρόνια μετά την επιβολή του πραξικοπήματος της 21ης Απριλίου, ο Βαγγέλης Καραμανωλάκης συζητά με την Άννα Καρακατσούλη, καθηγήτρια Ιστορίας του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, για την άνοδο της ακροδεξιάς στην Ελλάδα και τη σχέση της με τον εκδοτικό χώρο, με αφορμή την πρόσφατη έκδοση του βιβλίου της "«Το ξίφος του πνεύματος». Βιβλίο, πολιτισμική ηγεμονία και άκρα δεξιά στην Ελλάδα μετά το 1974" (Gutenberg, 2024). Εκκινώντας από μια ανασκόπηση στην ιστορία των εκδοτικών οίκων που συνδέθηκαν με την Ακροδεξιά στη Μεταπολίτευση, οι δυο ιστορικοί συζητούν για το περιεχόμενο των εκδόσεων, τα πρότυπά τους, την εξέλιξή τους μέσα στο χρόνο, τα δίκτυα διακίνησης, τη διάχυση των ιδεών τους και τη συμβολή τους στην άνοδο του συγκεκριμένου πολιτικού χώρου τα τελευταία χρόνια στην Ελλάδα.

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21/4/2024 - Άκρα δεξιά και εκδόσεις στη Μεταπολίτευση

One hour with Radio Irava in Farsi and Eng.
Guest: Mr. Fardin Mahoutchyan head of Hamburg Freedom of Speech Association. Topic: The far right action; In favor of Khamenei and with the support of Reza Pahlavi.
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Radio Irava July 21, 2024 with Mr. Fardin Mahoutchyan

Konrad Watrin is a historian, political scientist and specialist on the Middle East (PhD), who has been working as a correspondent and a teacher.

1. 00:00  The rise of neo-fascist forces in France and Germany is driven by societal polarization, historical grievances, and shifting political ideologies among young voters.
 1.1 The discussion highlights the weakening of the liberal center in France and Germany amid the rise of contentious political forces labeled as neo-fascist.
 1.2 The rise of fascist tendencies in Germany is fueled by societal polarization, historical frustrations in East Germany, and scapegoating of foreigners amid migration issues.
 1.3 The shift of young voters in some states from left-leaning to right-leaning ideologies, particularly among boys, is concerning, while young girls are increasingly leaning left.

2. 04:44  Germany grapples with housing shortages and economic instability due to refugee influx, highlighting the need for cultural identity and education for societal cohesion.

3. 08:03  Social media's rise, especially TikTok, has eroded education and trust in quality media in Germany, complicating public discourse and threatening Western democracies with both left-wing and right-wing extremism.
 3.1 A culture of extreme mistrust and ignorance towards quality media in Germany undermines informed public discourse, as people rely on superficial online content instead of engaging with in-depth journalism.
 3.2 The speaker highlights the complex threats to Western democracies, emphasizing the rising influence of left-wing extremism alongside concerns about anti-immigrant sentiments and right-wing extremism.

4. 12:40  Anti-Semitism, anti-Americanism, and the rise of the far-right AfD in Germany highlight societal tensions, complicating politics, while France's divide feels more manageable despite its extremity
 4.1 The rise of left-wing, right-wing, and Islamist threats in Germany is concerning, but there is currently no significant threat to the Constitution or charismatic leadership to incite revolution.
 4.2 The societal divide in France is more extreme, yet the climate there feels more comfortable compared to the challenging situation in Germany.

5. 19:59  Germany's political shift reflects a cautious approach to liberalism and complex relationships in Southeastern Europe, raising concerns about potential anti-democratic reactions while emphasizing the need for open societies across Europe

6. 25:51  Significant public resentment in Germany towards refugees and a shift in support for Ukraine amid tensions with Poland and investigations into the Nord Stream pipeline.

7. 29:42  Germany navigates military rearmament, social issues, and refugee support while aiding Ukraine, as Europe seeks strong leadership against autocratic regimes and complex Middle Eastern dynamics

A German liberal perspective on EU & international hot political issues: CbT speaks to Konrad Watrin

Μια εκπομπή για το παρελθόν σε συνεργασία με τα Αρχεία Σύγχρονης Κοινωνικής Ιστορίας

Ιστορική επιμέλεια - παρουσίαση: Μάνος Αυγερίδης, Βαγγέλης Καραμανωλάκης, Γιώργος Νούσης, Χρήστος Τριανταφύλλου, Αναστασία Χαρτοματσίδη

Μουσική επιμέλεια: Νίκος Θεοδωρόπουλος, Θανάσης Μήνας, Ηρώ Κουμεντάκου, Γιάννης Παπακονδύλης

Οργάνωση παραγωγής: Ιωάννα Βόγλη, Πολίνα Ιορδανίδου

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