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EU faces far-right election threat
Far-right leaders in key EU nations could reshape the Union's future.
In brief
Far-right leaders in key EU nations could reshape the Union's future. Far-right parties gaining power in Spain, France, Italy and Poland may weaken EU institutions by prioritizing national interests over shared policies. Originally reported by EUobserver.
Spain, France, Italy, Poland vote soon
Spain, France, Italy and Poland will hold elections within the next 12 months starting with Spain on 29 November.
Hard-right parties gaining power
Hard-right parties now govern Italy, Czech Republic, Finland, Slovakia and Croatia, with Slovenia relying on outside support.
National policies under pressure
Le Pen and Vox advocate national priority in welfare, while Italy's government introduces a 30-percent cap on classrooms for non-citizens.
The one thing
Far-right parties gaining power in Spain, France, Italy and Poland may weaken EU institutions by prioritizing national interests over shared policies.
