Washington Post: Dutch election shows far right rising and reshaping Europe
When Austria two decades ago became the first nation in Western Europe to lurch to the far right since World War II, the rest of the continent roared in outrage. Protesters haunted its politicians. Diplomats shunned them. One Belgian delegate skipped a lunch
with Austria’s then-defense minister, telling reporters: “I don’t eat with fascists.”
Fast forward to 2023, when historic political momentum has given the far right a seat at Europe’s table and a chance to reshape the region’s politics and policies.
The latest victory came in the socially liberal Netherlands, where hard-right icon Geert Wilders and his anti-European Union, anti-Muslim and anti-immigration Party for Freedom landed a shocking first place finish this week in parliamentary elections.
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Update: Where Europe's 'Far-Right' Has Gained Ground (Zero Hedge).
WNU Editor: As to what is my take. I prefer to call what is happening in Europe a shift to the middle. Or as Armstrong Economics' Martin Armstrong points out, anyone who wants to return just to normal life is now disgustingly far-right (link here).
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