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Populism – Far right, la nouvelle vague

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Published on 1 September 2010

Populism

Far-right, la nouvelle vague

euobserver.com

Anti-Muslim group the English Defence League, that includes Sikhs, Jews and gays in its ranks, is federating with other European movements that are part of a new wave far right. In October, they plan to march in Amsterdam, in defense of their hero, the immigrant baiting Geert Wilders.

 

Democracy

The Germany that says Nein

Der Spiegel

A wave of protest has overrun Germany. People everywhere are coming out against politicians’ pet projects. Democracy seems alive and kicking, but oftentimes self-interest and the general welfare collide head-on. And this naysaying spree could stymie the country’s modernisation.

 

United Kingdom

Tony Blair reveals all (well, almost)

The Independent

 

European Institutions

Brussels has its work cut out

La Voix du Luxembourg

 

Greece

Last gasp for public smoking

To Vima

 

Economic crisis

Zombie bank pushes Ireland to brink

The Irish Times

 
 

Cartoon

Welcome home

Cristian Mihăilescu

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