Who will shape the global agenda — the left or far right?
Apr 19, 2026 #SpainDemocracySummit #Democracy #Spain
Two gatherings in two European cities with opposing political perspectives.
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Apr 19, 2026 #SpainDemocracySummit #Democracy #Spain
Two gatherings in two European cities with opposing political perspectives.
In Barcelona, left-leaning world leaders discussed the threat the growing far right poses to democratic institutions.
Their aim? To bring together progressive forces under a single banner to counter right-wing authoritarianism.
While in Milan, far-right figures rallied against what they called
the tragedy" that has become Europe.
They are calling for fewer regulations from Brussels - but tighter controls on security.
How will this polarisation play out globally?
Presenter: Tom McRae
Guests:
Ruth Ferrero-Turrion -- Professor of Political Science at Complutense University of Madrid
Georgios Samaras -- Assistant Professor in Public Policy at King's College London
Rebecca Christie -- Senior Fellow at Bruegel, a European think-tank that specialises in economics