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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicFar-right groups

Topic: Far-right groups

England must brace for a war that can no longer be deferred

There’s little doubt that the unravelling of English politics is taking place at a speed few anticipated. Even though figures show net immigration has been falling, concern over the issue is at the highest levels since 1974.

Europe is imploding. Blame liberals for German elections, not Nazi terror

The far-right AfD becoming the second-largest formation in Germany's Reichstag raises serious questions about the growing challenges to the democratic structures of Europe.

Former French far-right leader, founder of National Front, Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96

Le Pen shocked the world by reaching the 2002 presidential run-off, losing in a landslide to Jacques Chirac as voters rejected bringing the far right to power since the 1940s.

Atleast 180 French candidates bow out of second round of elections in bid to block far-right

Pollsters calculated the first round put the RN on track for anything between 250-300 seats

3 days after anti-Islam activist was stabbed by an Afghan in Germany, cop who intervened dies

Activist Michael Stürzenberger & 6 others were injured in an attack at far-Right rally which was live streamed on YouTube. 25-yr-old assailant was shot at by police & is under treatment.

Why you need to know about European Parliament polls in June, 1st after Brexit & Russia-Ukraine war

Emergence of the far-Right predicted amid higher inflation, energy crisis, cyber espionage cases & negotiations around accession of Ukraine and Bosnia to the EU. 

Dutch far-right’s Geert Wilders seeks coalition partners to form govt after massive election win

Vocally anti-Islam Wilders has vowed to halt all immigration, slash Dutch payments to the European Union and block the entrance of any new members, including Ukraine.

Why failed coup in Germany is rekindling memories of Hitler’s 1923 Beer Hall Putsch

On 9 Nov 1923, Hitler & Nazi Party tried to overthrow Weimar Republic but were stopped by police. Plotters said to be inspired by far-right Reichsbürger movement & QAnon conspiracists.

Far-Right not just about angry white men. It entices women with promise of social security

Along with leveraging women’s fear of immigrants taking their jobs, the Right also spreads unsubstantiated theories of immigrants as perpetrators of sexual violence.

Telegram — a free speech Russian platform is a haven for far-Right terror groups

The content related to far-Right attackers on Telegram aims to create a cult of personality around mass shooters venerating them as ‘saints’.

On Camera

Alphabet issues a 100-year bond. Do investors trust Big Tech more than governments now?

In an era of polarised politics and fiscal inertia, the world’s most powerful democracies struggle to issue debt beyond 30-50 years. Yet a private entity has convinced the market of its viability through the year 2126.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.