This chapter discusses the rise of far-right support in Europe, attributing it to factors such as illegal immigration, economic upheaval, and culture wars. It explores the ideologies, policies, and effectiveness of far-right politicians, highlighting their presence on social media. The chapter also discusses the expected performance of hard right parties in the 2024 European Parliament elections and explores strategies for countering their influence.
Populist, right-wing parties are already in power in Hungary, Poland and Italy—and getting closer to it across the continent. We ask why. At long last Rupert Murdoch, the patriarch of a global media empire, has stepped aside—sort of. We examine how he will still pull the strings (09:46). And the merits of letting American pupils start school a bit later (17:39).
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