Was the Weimar Republic a “democracy without democrats”? Konstantin Sietzy on democracy vs. nationalism. Did the Allies liberate Europe from Fascism? Many leftists would say no. Geert Wilders and Marie Le Pen plan Right-wing populist faction in EU Parliament. Bulgaria is on the verge of collapse, and Right-wing extremism is on the rise. Is fascism returning to Europe? Social democracy, the radical Left and the spectre of populism: Giorgos Katsambekis interviews Philippe Marliere on European politics. Katy Fox-Hodess on Greece’s fascist threat: The fascist Golden Dawn party has drawn Greece’s ruling party further right — and opened space for deeper austerity measures (and more). Think the Tea Party is crazy? Europe's rising neo-fascism is a taste of what's coming if austerity prevails in America. Europe’s cup of tea: It’s not just here that the right has gone “wacko” — it isn’t interested in governing effectively in Europe, either. Dominique Moisi on why European conservatives must shun alliances with far-right forces. Contrary to popular perceptions, Euroskeptics and the far right have lost as often as they have gained in recent elections. Should extremist parties be banned? As Robert Jackson put it, the constitution is not “a suicide pact”. As Europe swings to the right, BBC journalist Nick Fraser asks: is the EU worth saving? From Aleteia, is an old specter haunting Europe? Some people want to ditch democracy and bring back dictatorship — and they're absolutely serious (and a response: Which fascism is in fashion in Europe? Kirk Kilpatrick wonders). Meet Dieudonne M’bala M’bala, the French comedian behind soccer's antisemitism controversy (and more).
