The 1919 Paris Peace Conference promised to remake the world. But today, its vision of nationhood looks increasingly under threat

Group set up by David Cameron talks to Italy’s League, Spain’s Vox and other populists

A watchmaker in AfD’s stronghold is running staff workshops to promote tolerance

Ruling party blasts event’s excesses but avoids alienating those drawn to its symbolism

John Lloyd considers two valuable books showing that people who are swayed by populist parties aren’t necessarily bigoted and that their fears are real

Vox leader says party’s anti-immigration ideas have become more relevant

Annual November 11 event has been drawing far-right from across Europe

Mix of nationalist rhetoric and disciplined policies cements Freedom party role in power

Nation polarised after Law and Justice makes gains while opposition holds cities

Anti-elitism threatens liberal democracy and capitalism. Martin Wolf asks: Is reform the answer?

Monday deadline to submit spending plan highlights a pact more honoured in the breach

French far-right leader seizes on Macron’s falling ratings after her own year of adversity

New progressive party set to make debut on national and European stages

Warnings grow that extremists are becoming more sophisticated and more violent

World Economic Outlook downgrades most country forecasts for this year and next