Europe
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The rise of comedian politicians
As more and more comedians find success in the political arena, Rhian Jones lists some of the most prominent examples of satirists turned statesmen
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Gender, class and cliché in Normal People
The BBC hit drama shows the complexities of class mobility, but can’t avoid class and gender stereotypes, says Frances Hatherley
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Pride in an Irish border town
Irish LGBTQ campaigner Joseph Healy reflects on Newry Pride, how life on the border has changed, and the stakes of Brexit
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Hungary: Europe’s creeping fascism
Luke Cooper reports on his recent visit to Hungary, an EU member state where democratic freedoms are no longer taken for granted
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Christmas with the gilets jaunes
The ‘yellow vests’ revolt in France has targeted centrist president Macron, but left wing opinion has been divided over its unclear politics. Paul Cudenec reports from the protests – and finds a community spirit that bears little resemblance to the media’s depictions
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Croatia: against modern football?
Andrew Hodges examines football fan activism and organising in Croatia – a powerful, politicised and unpredictable battle between the left and the far right
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The battle of Hambacher Forest
Activists have occupied Hambacher Forest for six years to prevent environmental destruction through coal mining. Now, state, police and corporate forces are combining to oust them for good, writes Andrea Brock
