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On April 25th, 2024, Portugal commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, which ended decades of dictatorship. The celebration comes amidst a shifting political landscape, with the center-right winning recent elections and the far-right gaining ground. Despite concerns over the rise of extremism, former political prisoners and historians emphasize the importance of safeguarding democracy and educating younger generations about the struggles of the past. The anniversary serves as a reminder of the hard-fought freedoms and challenges that lie ahead in preserving them.

Protests demanding the release of hostages descended into chaos in Jerusalem, resulting in confrontations between demonstrators and police. Protesters overturned garbage cans, set fires, and blocked traffic, while police responded with force. The situation escalated after the release of a new video showing the hostages.

A far-right Greek MP, Konstantinos Floros, was arrested after allegedly punching and headlocking another MP, Vassilis Grammenos, during a parliamentary debate. Floros, who is now an independent, was ordered to be handed over to the police by Parliament Speaker Constantinos Tasoulas and faces criminal charges. The incident occurred during a debate on the immunity of Kyriakos Velopoulos, the president of the nationalist Greek Solution Party, who is being sued for defamation. Floros allegedly shouted “shut up, you trash!” to Grammenos after he was not allowed to speak, leading to the physical altercation. Grammenos was taken to the parliament’s medical clinic, and Floros was expelled from parliament for 15 days.

A recent survey reveals a growing dissatisfaction among young Germans, with concerns about their future prosperity emerging as a potential factor. As a result, the far-right AfD party has gained considerable support, with over 22% of 14-29-year-olds expressing their intention to vote for them in parliamentary elections.

Vlaams Belang, a nationalist and pro-independence party, leads in recent polls in Flanders, the wealthiest and most populous region in Belgium, ahead of the upcoming European, federal, and regional elections. However, the party faces challenges in other regions, with the far-right party Chez Nous struggling to gain traction in Wallonia and Brussels.

As Belgians prepare for upcoming elections, polls show significant disparities in voter support for the far right in different regions of the country. In Flanders, the far-right Vlaams Belang party is leading, while in Wallonia and Brussels, the far right remains less popular, with Chez Nous struggling to attract votes due to regional priorities, the ‘cordon sanitaire’ agreement, and internal discord. In the European Parliament, Vlaams Belang holds three seats as part of the far-right Identity and Democracy group, and its continued success reflects broader trends of far-right growth across Europe.