Economic Pessimism Fuels Far-Right Rise in Europe
Owen Jones argues Europe's economic despair is driving voters to far-right parties. With living standards falling, populists blame migrants. Can democracy survive without a new economic model?
Owen Jones argues Europe's economic despair is driving voters to far-right parties. With living standards falling, populists blame migrants. Can democracy survive without a new economic model?
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