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 Europe.
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
European Union - A political and economic union of 27 countries.
Far-Right - The extreme right wing of a political party or group, favouring free enterprise, private rather than state ownership and traditional values.
Nazis - A German political party of the twentieth century, led by Adolf Hitler. The Nazis controlled Germany from the early 1930s until the end of World War II.
Subtle - So delicate it is difficult to describe. Or doing something in a clever and indirect way.
Democracy - A system of government based on the idea of rule by the people.
Harass - Pester someone, or intimidate them with aggressive pressure.
Backfire - Not work out in the way intended.