Rise of the far-right in Europe
As a grouping, it’s complex and divided, but they gained ground in the last elections. Whether populist or islamophobic, these nationalist parties won seats among the ranks of the eurosceptics in the European parliament; 8 MPs for the Lega Nord, 3 for the Hungarian Jobbik, 4 for Geert Wilders’ PVV, 2 for the British BNP. These neo-fascists have harnessed the web to gather large followings and create a media buzz. What does democracy have to say for itself?
Italian far-right on Facebook: 'kill them all in Zingonia'
On Facebook, the group ‘Let’s invade Zingonia and kill them all’ has gathered 700 members. Volunteer teacher Miriam talks about how spiralling anti-immigrant rhetoric is making life difficult for Italy’s new arrivals
right-wing, housing, immigration, right wing extremism, illegal immigrants, neo-fascism, best of cafebabel.com, silvio berlusconi, lega nord
Trade of Nazi propaganda is booming in Poland
Punishable in Germany, legal in Poland: SS badges, swastikas, t-shirts illustrated with extreme-right symbolism and far-right music are sold in border markets on the Oder and Neisse. Poland is the biggest producer of nazi propaganda in Europe. Although the marketing of political goals is forbidden, trade with Nazi devotees is not
right-wing, right wing extremism, extremism, neo-fascism, youth, rock, neo-nazis, fashion
Europe's far-right youth: '10 years ago we were 'Nazi losers'. Now it’s ok to be a Nazi'
Their election scores confirm it; the extreme right parties have got the wind in their sails. A new generation of activists has arrived to take up the duties, and they have profoundly changed the way in which the extreme right does politics
right-wing, right wing extremism, jean-marie le pen, advertising, neo-fascism, web 2.0, nationalism, politics
Jobbik: Hungary’s far right on the EU, Slovakia and elections
Fears of economic collapse and political implosion are causing alarming numbers to turn considerably rightwards in answer to their problems. Old debates are being dragged out of their graves, exacerbated by a looming financial crisis, rapidly deteriorating relations with neighbouring Slovakia and, most importantly, Hungary’s membership of the EU
After 100 days of Berlusconi, a Eurosceptic Italy
The centre-right’s electoral victory in April was due to the 8% of votes won by the Northern League, which now counts four government ministers. The right-wing party criticise the Lisbon treaty and policies towards the Roma, which Brussels defines as discriminatory
silvio berlusconi, politics, umberto bossi, vlaams belang, lega nord
