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The front page of Mediapart features a mix of international and domestic news, with a strong focus on the rise of the far-right in Germany, the ongoing issues of sexism and sexual violence, and a portfolio on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There are also articles on literature and cultural…
In the German region of Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right Alternative for Germany party is gaining traction, fueled by economic woes and demographic shifts, as the region prepares for a decisive regional election.
In cases of sexism and sexual violence, the media's exposure of accusers' identities or their claims without consent can deter other victims from speaking out, as seen in high-profile cases like the Bruel, Epstein, and PPDA affairs.
Helena Noguerra, who anonymously accused Patrick Bruel of sexual assault in Mediapart, deplores the leak of her name by RTL and Paris Match, calling it a scandal and a violation of her consent.
This article explores the theme of friendship as a political subject for the upcoming season, delving into its societal and ideological implications.
In her new novel, Lebanese author Hoda Barakat uses allegory to portray the gradual decay of her homeland, described as being in a state of brain death.
A portfolio documenting instances where the Israeli army killed Palestinian adolescents in the West Bank and confiscated their bodies, leaving families unable to bury their children and raising concerns about Israel using bodies as bargaining chips.
For the first time, the German government has publicly accused Moscow of an armed drone attack near a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig airport, though it has not involved NATO.
The Hungarian government has liquidated dozens of foundations established by the ruling Fidesz party, which had controlled numerous institutions, marking a move to reclaim state assets.
This analysis revisits the historical context of how the German region of Anhalt elected a Nazi minister-president before the rise of the Third Reich, drawing parallels to current far-right trends.
