Ruled by a populist, Hungary is considered Europe’s bully. But its prime minister has shown common sense in managing COVID-19. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, left, checks medical supplies from China, Budapest, Hungary, 24 March 2020. (Tamas Kovacs/MTI...
Italy has sidelined right-wing populism for now. But a shaky governing coalition and big egos are keeping long overdue reforms on the back burner. Graffitti shows, from left, former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, Democratic Party leader Nicola Zingaretti, Prime...
By Robert Hart Nearly four months have passed since Spain voted in a general election, but Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has still not been able to form a new government. The hiatus is causing frustration at home and concern in the European Union, which is...
Populist parties are the political groupings of the 21st century. Insurgents who get social media right can make big gains. But not all succeed. A supporter of Change UK party holds a poster advertising for voting in the European election in London, 14 May 2019 (AP...
Soon, even breakdancing may be an Olympic sport. My reflections on how the inclusiveness of sport may help to counter rising populism. A member of Japanese team ‘The Flooriorz’ competes in a breakdancing match during the ‘Battle of the Year World Finale 2017’ in...
