At the heart of the National Eisteddfod, TUC Cymru is gathering a coalition of voices to confront a growing shadow over Welsh society: the toxic spread of misinformation and the deliberate sowing of division. As the General Secretary of TUC Cymru, Laura Doel, points out, the foundational desires of the Welsh people are universal—we all strive for fair wages, stable housing, and a brighter future for our children. Yet, these common goals are being obscured by a climate of hostility that threatens to pull our communities apart. By hosting this pivotal event, the union movement is making a public declaration…

The political landscape across Europe is undergoing a seismic shift, characterized by the rise of “young populist” movements in countries like Germany and Portugal. Unlike the established, somewhat dated propaganda machinery of Hungary’s Fidesz party—which relied on a 16-year grip on state power to saturate the media—these new movements are more agile. They tap into genuine grievances, such as the soaring cost of housing and the disillusionment of young people forced to emigrate. While some observers suggest that parties elsewhere might try to replicate Viktor Orbán’s success, analysts argue that this is easier said than done. Orbán’s model was not…