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    2 days ago

    And with most (all?) far-right outlets in Europe, we must not forget their close ties to Russia …

    Addition:

    Ending the Schwarzer Tango with Moscow: The Freedom Party of Austria and the Embrace of Neutralism – [Study from 2022]

    […] The Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) has long been considered a radical right wing populist party characterised by its friendly stances towards Putin’s Russia. Since 2008, the party leadership has organised events that advance the Kremlin’s foreign policy interests; travelled regularly to Moscow to discuss political, social and business issues; participated in various efforts aimed at legitimising Russia’s aggressive international behaviour; and even signed a coordination and cooperation agreement with the ruling United Russia Party at the end of 2016

    In a similar context, there is a good analysis from January 2025:

    Marriage of Convenience: How European Far-Right and Far-Left Discovered China

    European far-right and far-left political parties, though ideologically opposed, are finding common ground in their alignments with China, echoing Beijing’s narratives and raising concerns about foreign influence and manipulation.