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'Identity convention': Europe’s far right throng in the south of France
Between 17-18 October, young militants are attending a second meetup at the Palais des Princes in Orange. French anti-racist NGO Sos Racism react to their message of ‘political sensitivity spreading through Europe’, which is both welcome and unwelcome in the south of France
lega nord, euweek, umberto bossi, extremism, politics, vlaams belang, racism
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?
- Read the special edition Rise of the far-right in Europe
- Italian far-right on Facebook: 'kill them all in Zingonia'
- Jobbik: Hungary’s far right on the EU, Slovakia and elections
- After 100 days of Berlusconi, a Eurosceptic Italy
- Europe's far-right youth: '10 years ago we were 'Nazi losers'. Now it’s ok to be a Nazi'
- Trade of Nazi propaganda is booming in Poland
Italy's doctors 'report' illegal immigrants
A law passed on 5 February is part of the Maroni decree 'allowing' doctors to report illegal immigrants receiving medical treatment. Interview with Giorgio Contessi from the Doctors without Borders NGO
lega nord, gianluca costantini, italy, immigration, discrimination, society
