Is history repeating itself? The far right were the big winners of this week’s elections to the European Parliament. Some fear they will soon be in power all over the continent.
Far right surge shakes France and Germany
But the left also rises: Martin Lidegaard and Sigrid Friis of the Social Liberal party celebrate in Denmark. Glossary
Inflation - An increase in the price of goods in an economy.
Demagogues - A leader who takes power by whipping up the people against the elites, usually in a cynical and self-serving way.
Far-Right - The extreme right wing of a political party or group, favouring free enterprise, private rather than state ownership and traditional values.
Democracy - A system of government based on the idea of rule by the people.
Narendra Modi - The prime minister of India. He inspires passionate support from many in his country, but his critics regard him as populist, anti-Muslim and authoritarian.
Populism - A type of politics that claims to represent the common people in the fight against a powerful and "elite" establishment.
Scandinavia - The name given collectively to Denmark, Norway and Sweden, three of the northernmost countries of Europe. The three countries have similar languages and political systems.
Fascist - Following fascism, a set of ideologies that advocates dictatorial power, political violence, suppression of opposition, traditional gender roles, and official racism.