Coronavirus Shapes Belgium’s Government and Populist Opposition
“The Coronavirus crisis, alongside long-term government deadlock and recent polls, provides a window of opportunity for Belgium’s Vlaams Belang Party.”
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Ireland and the US in the Age of Great Disruption
Facing Brexit and Trumpism: “This is the interregunum, a precarious time in which Ireland needs to carefully navigate its place in an emergent world order.”
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The Swiss People’s Party Looks for a New Leader
“With resignation of Albert Rösti, the Swiss People’s Party is looking for a new president. It is proving an arduous process to find a viable candidate.”
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Why Europe’s Populist Radical Right Parties Are Not Eager to Leave the EU
“Now that UK has finally left Europe, few countries seem to have been inspired by British example. Trend is increase in public support for EU membership.”
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A Look at Slovakia’s Elections for “Ordinary People”
Challenge after Slovakia’s election, with victory for Ordinary People’s Party: “It’s very easy to make an anti-corruption appeal. It’s harder to deliver it”
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TrumpWatch, Day 1,116: “We Are Not Foes” — Europe’s Top Diplomat Draws Line with Trump Administration
Europe’s top diplomat tells Donald Trump, “We are not foes”, but Josep Borrell also draws line on issues such as climate change, Iran, and Middle East.
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Italy’s Government Still On A Knife Edge After Key Regional Elections
Key regional election in Emilia Romagna in Italy does not bring win for Matteo Salvini, but “it still seems unlikely that the governing coalition can hold”.
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Where Luigi Di Maio and Italy’s Five Star Movement Went Wrong
“The Five Star Movement is a party that lacks a clear direction, is plagued by internal conflict, and is suffering a string of electoral debacles.”
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7-Point Guide: Europe’s Approach to Iran, Nuclear Deal, and Sanctions
Why Europe triggered a dispute mechanism over Iran’s suspension of commitments under 2015 nuclear deal — and whether it means final breakdown with Tehran
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30 Years After The Berlin Wall: Memories of A Police State and 2 Germanies
30 years after Berlin Wall, Germany’s memory culture allows victims to reclaim pasts — but it must find space for those who remember things differently
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Belgium’s Populism and Polarization: Europe in Miniature?
With populism and development — or lack of development — in its many institutions, Belgium is now setting the path for political shifts across Europe.
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Surprises in Switzerland’s Election: A Green Surge, More Women, and Decline for Populist SVP
Surprises in Switzerland elections as Green parties surge, women take 42% of seats, and right-wing populist SVP falls — but will these have lasting effect?
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Italian Right’s Victory in Central Region Challenges Coalition Government
“If the right can repeat its Umbrian feat in forthcoming regional elections
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Populist Parties as “The New Normal”: An Interview with Mattia Zulianello
Mattia Zulianello on populist parties and how they integrate into the systems of their respective countries, even as they present themselves as anti-elitist
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A Beginner’s Guide to Switzerland’s Elections
Switzerland votes on Sunday for its next Parliament. But which parties will be up and which will be down? It may come down to perceptions of competence.
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Matteo Salvini is Down But Not Out in Italy
“Those now rushing to write Matteo Salvini’s political obituary should take a good look at reasons for the League’s success in Italy throughout the years.”
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Has Italy’s New Government Pushed Aside Matteo Salvini?
Right-wing politician Matteo Salvini gambles by taking down Italy’s Government: but has he miscalculated? Dr Daniele Albertazzi assesses the situation.
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EA on BBC: Trump and Greenland — From Distraction to Temper Tantrum
Scott Lucas on distraction of “Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland”, just before a Presidential temper tantrum as Trump tweet-cancels his visit to Denmark
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How Brexit Boosted Irish-American Influence — and May Challenge the UK
British observers have dismissed “shamrock diplomacy” — now Irish-American relations may reshape the UK Government’s options for and after Brexit
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Why Italy’s Salvini Will Survive His Russia Money Scandal
“I don’t think Matteo Salvini will resign, nor that it will harm his chances of becoming PM, which I think is realistic to expect by spring next year.”
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EA on ABC: Chasing Suspects — Russia and MH17; Saudis and Khashoggi
Scott Lucas on July 2014 downing of MH17 passenger jet over eastern Ukraine, killing 298 people, and the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi
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Scott Lucas with Voice of Islam on best way to pursue dialogue in tensions and emotions stirred in UK over Brexit, and facing far-right movements in Europe
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Now Ukraine’s Comedian-Turned-President Has to Get Serious
“Russia and West may be able to live with 5 more years of volatile status quo in east Ukraine & Crimea but Ukraine & its citizens do not have this luxury”
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European Elections Could Collapse Italy’s Government
If European elections are setback for League’s Matteo Salvini in Italy, “expect his narrative to change rapidly &, providing he has his way, new elections”
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Fighting for Democracy: In 2019, Can We Learn From 1989?
Amid Brexit and challenges to democracy, Sara Jones asks, “To what extent do British people think of this part of European history as our history?”
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EA on talkRADIO: Protest Edition — Venezuela, Iran, and France
Scott Lucas with talkRADIO about protests and possible changes of government from Venezuela to Iran to France — how to assess the politics and economics?
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EA on talkRADIO: Spanish Elections; Britain and Huawei; UK Mishandling Asylum Cases?
Week in Review: Ruling Socialists boost position in Spanish elections; UK Cabinet splits over China’s Huawei; UK Home Office unjustly handling asylum cases?
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EA on talkRADIO: Zelenskiy Wins Ukraine Presidency — What Now?
Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy wins Ukraine Presidency — but how will he deal with corruption and Russia’s support of separatism in east?
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The Good Friday Beacon We Need: The Life and Death of Lyra McKee
“In death as in life, she is a beacon to the world. But will that beacon be seen?” Reflecting on Lyra McKee, prejudice, and Good Friday Agreement
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Comedian Leads Ukraine Presidential Election — But It’s Moscow Who May Be Laughing
“Business as usual after Ukraine’s elections will mean weak & dependent state institutions, easily susceptible to external leverage from both Russia & West”
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