Far right makes big gains in Europe
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
Far right parties make significant gains in the European Union elections, opposition politician Benny Gantz has resigned from Israel’s emergency government, and Iranian authorities have disqualified prominent moderates as candidates in the snap presidential election. Plus, global investors are turning their backs on sustainability-focused stock funds.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Far-right parties make significant gains in European parliament elections
Investors pull cash from ESG funds as performance lags
Iran promotes hardliners as presidential candidates
Benny Gantz resigns from Israel government over Gaza
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