Populism
Far-right in Europe now a phenomenon the mainstream cannot ignore
Austria’s Freedom Party is the latest far-right party to win a European election, as disaffected young voters turn their backs on mainstream parties.
- by Rob Harris
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From Donald Trump to MONA’s David Walsh: Our soaring anxiety about status
Widening inequality, shifting fortunes and social media neediness are lifting our anxiety about status to new heights.
- by Luke Slattery
Opinion
US Votes 2024
If Trump wins, it will not be in spite of democracy, but because of it
Liberal elites often deny the legitimacy of democratic outcomes by blaming it all on populism. Which is curious, since populism must surely mean that the popular will has prevailed.
- by George Brandis
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Political leadership
Young and restless: Youth support for far right a threat to Albanese
A global phenomenon of disillusioned young voters backing far-right populists poses a new threat to Labor, a new paper by a left-leaning think tank warns.
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion
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Left-wing populism: Come for the rent caps, stay for the conspiracy theories
When most people think about populism, they think about right-wing policies. But left-wing populism is on the rise around the world and in Australia.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
Opinion
Peter Dutton
Australia has rejected angry populism, so why is Dutton clinging onto it?
The US and the UK are still reeling from the politics of 2016 that gave us Trump and Brexit. Australia has a different vibe, but it seems Peter Dutton did not get the memo.
- by Nick Bryant
EU’s border agency exists Hungary, as bloc warns country to change migrant policy
Frontex said that it was ceasing work in Hungary until the nationalist government brings its laws into line with a ruling by the EU’s top court in December.
- by Lorne Cook and Justin Spike
Viktor Orban ally resigns after reportedly being caught fleeing male 'sex party'
József Szájer, a founding member of Orbán's Fidesz party, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that he "was present" at a "private party in Brussels on Friday."
- by Rick Noack and Quentin Ariès
George Clooney takes aim at Hungarian media, officials accusing him of Soros links
A row has developed between actor George Clooney and the Hungarian establishment.
- by Adam Taylor
Lessons learned from two years in prison
In an increasingly polarised world, the Pussy Riot co-founder says we must unite for the common good.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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Coronavirus pandemic
Opposition warns there will be no economic snapback from COVID-19 pandemic
The Opposition's treasury spokesman has argued the pandemic has exposed "deep flaws" in right-wing populism.
- by Latika Bourke
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