Friday, September 24, 2010

New politics in Europe: extremists taking hold

Read about the Rise of the Right

The fall of parliamentary seats into extremist hands represents the biggest shake-up on the continent since the disappearance of communism.

“Sweden has revealed the future direction of Europe, and not for the first time. For decades, Sweden led the way in defining the mixed model of free trade and social solidarity that became the European ideal. Not anymore.”

PHOTO: A supporter of far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders holds a poster supporting him outside the Amsterdam court where he's being tried on charges of inciting racial hatred. Marcel Antonisse / AFP-Getty Images

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