Riho Terras and Jüri Ratas: Conservatism Experiencing Rebirth in Europe

Riho Terras and Jüri Ratas: Conservatism experiencing rebirth in Europe

We can confidently say that conservatism and rational politics are undergoing a revival in Europe — and judging by recent poll results, similar developments can be expected in Estonia as well, write Riho Terras and Jüri Ratas.

From east to west, the far right is rising in Europe

EDITORIAL. The three elections held on Sunday in Romania, Poland and Portugal present a similar political landscape: a center-right wing strongly challenged by the far right.

The only thing that does not go wrong in Eurovision is politics. Israel won the popular vote in Europe because now, when the European people speak, they vote on the right wing. Sometimes, more right and, at times, more revolting. We saw it in the weekend elections, from Portugal to Poland, passing through Romania. Or in the recent British locals. And ultras lead the polls in the four main European economies: Germany, UK, France and Italy. It’s t…

Far-right further rises in Portugal while centrists win in presidential elections of Romania, Poland

Poland will head to polls again for runoff on June 1 - Anadolu Ajansı

How the far-right became Portugal’s main opposition and what risks that brings

While many Ukrainians were focused on Romania’s presidential runoff and Poland’s first-round vote on Sunday, 18 May, elections were also held in a very different corner of Europe – Portugal.

Trump's impact on European politics: Rise of the right and liberals pushing back

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — If this past weekend in European politics is an indicator of anything, it’s that the “Trump effect” is real, and its reverberations are unpredictable. Three European Union countries held elections on Sunday — Romania, Poland and Portugal — with the results failing to show any clear trend for the future of European politics. The elections did, however, indicate the American president’s growing influence o…