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.
Paramilitary - An unofficial group organised like a military force.
Viktor Orban - The prime minister of Hungary. He has clashed with the EU over gay rights and the independence of the judiciary.
Oligarchic - A system of government in which a small elite rules.
Mussolini - The fascist dictator of Italy from 1925 to 1945.
Adolf Hitler - A dictator, and the leader of Nazi Germany during World War Two.
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.
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.
NGOs - Non-governmental organisations, such as charities or political campaign
Mediterranean - A sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean. It has the shores of Europe on one and the shores of north Africa on the other, as well as shoreline in Asia.
Fascist - Following fascism, a set of ideologies that advocates dictatorial power, political violence, suppression of opposition, traditional gender roles, and official racism.