Liberalism

Ecological thinking situates the human in the modern world far more accurately than old industrialism ever did.

Liberalism, conservatism and socialism have long been seen as the dominant political paradigms of modernity. But these centuries-old frameworks are no longer unchallenged.

Thierry Baudet, leader of the Forum for Democracy, could be the new face of the Dutch populist right.

In order to regain momentum, a vision of European integration infused with bold notions of European sovereignty should be put forward.

The Front National secured the largest share of the vote in the first round of the French regional elections on 6 December, but failed to win any regions in the second round. While the Front National is often regarded simply as a far-right party, Marine Le Pen has increasingly focused on the Front National’s role in defending liberal and republican values. This apparent liberalism reflects a wider trend across Europe for parties to cite liberal values as the basis for critiques of Islam.