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Far-Right Surge Threatens Civil Liberties Across Europe

4/2/2026

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Across Europe, civil society faces increasing repression as far-right influence rises, including in France.
The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) filed over 295 parliamentary queries against left-leaning NGOs in Germany, a move critics deem harassment.
Giorgia Meloni (Prime Minister of Italy) has imposed strict measures against NGOs, especially those aiding Mediterranean rescue operations.
The trend signals a broader decline in the rule of law across Europe, threatening civil liberties.

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Across Europe, civil society faces increasing repression as far-right influence rises, including in France.
The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) filed over 295 parliamentary queries against left-leaning NGOs in Germany, a move critics deem harassment.
Giorgia Meloni (Prime Minister of Italy) has imposed strict measures against NGOs, especially those aiding Mediterranean rescue operations.
The trend signals a broader decline in the rule of law across Europe, threatening civil liberties.