With the most powerful Western country—and a historic advocate of liberalism—now governed by right-wing populists, liberals will spend the next few years fighting to stay relevant

Many expect Trump's election will boost the populist cause in Europe, whether hopeful right-wingers or fearful leftists and centrists. Yet, the reality will likely be more nuanced.

How a fiery speech by far-right Hungarian PM Victor Orbán at the European Parliament, followed by an unusually stirring speech by Ursula von der Leyen, inspired a group of MPs to break out into song

At a time when so many European leaders are facing intense political pressure to resolve the migrant crisis, the Italian PM's ability to reduce illegal migration by 60% has turned heads

Knife attacks in Germany and widespread far-right violence in England mark a new style of threat, but the problem itself is old

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whose approval ratings are at a historic low, is now facing calls to dissolve the national government and call a fresh general election

Macron's gamble in dissolving parliament has backfired, and the legislature will be reshaped after a surge in support for populism. But an outright majority after run-off voting looks unlikely.

Jewish supremacy and democracy, two principles that portend Israel's identity, have been increasingly at odds and populists have made their choice as to which of the two they view as more important

The Republican took his unique brand of identity politics mainstream in 2016 and won the White House. This year's race is once again being shaped by the rhetoric of this resurgent political extreme.