Attila Mráz

Sep 24, 2024 | greeneuropeanjournal.eu | Attila Mráz |Cléa Fache |Hugo Chirol |Léa Legras

With extreme right-wing forces gaining ground across Europe, cultural events and institutions represent an essential tool for democratic resistance. Since taking over as artistic director of the popular Vienna Festival last year, Milo Rau has been a prominent voice against the rise of the far-right FPÖ in Austrian politics, setting up spaces for public participation and mobilising people against Europe’s new authoritarians.

Sep 2, 2024 | eurozine.com | Attila Mráz

As the recent European Parliament (EP) elections approached, there was widespread concern about the expected advance of the far right across Europe. Those expectations materialised to a large degree, with particularly significant gains by the Rassemblement National (RN) in France, Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in Germany and the Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs (FPÖ) in Austria.

Jun 20, 2024 | greeneuropeanjournal.eu | Attila Mráz |Tiago Ramalho |Konrad Bleyer-Simon |Filipe Henriques

In the new European Parliament, Greens will be a more diverse yet ideologically coherent group. Though their ranks are smaller, they can be a reliable partner to build a solid pro-European majority. But they should use their strategic weight wisely, retaining their role as a progressive force pushing for change.

Aug 18, 2023 | greeneuropeanjournal.eu | Attila Mráz |Filipe Henriques

A striking mix of left-wing and centre-right separatists, along with advocates of regionalism, are the new kingmakers in Spain after an inconclusive general election this summer. Around Europe, separatist and nationalist forces are gaining influence. What could this trend mean for Europe and what role for the EU in addressing resurfacing questions around secession? The July election has made representatives of regionalist, sovereignist, and separatist parties Spain’s new kingmakers.