Euro election liveblog: big gains for fascists and far right – and some for the left
Welcome to our liveblog of the European parliament elections – news and analysis, with a particular focus on the racist far right and fascist parties. Scroll down to see the story as it unfolded.
European elections: the racists and fascists – what happened last time
This week, we will run a series of reports analysing the European Parliament elections, particularly the results of the far right and fascist parties – with a liveblog on Sunday night and Monday.
France analysis: 14 fascist mayors as Front National surge continues
Fascists in France have taken the mayor’s post in 14 towns after the second round of the local elections on Sunday.
France: big gains for fascist Front National in local elections
The fascist Front National has made the headlines with substantial and worrying gains after the first round of voting in France’s local elections, with one mayor’s seat already in the bag.
France: antifascists march on Front National meeting
Around 700 antifascists marched on a meeting of the fascist Front National in Rennes, north west France on 8 February. Their actions hit home: the next day, FN leader Marine Le Pen issued pleas for interior minister Manuel Valls to “dissolve” the antifascist groups.
Dutch racist Wilders in alliance with French fascist Le Pen
Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch racist populist Party for Freedom (PVV), is seeking an alliance with France’s Front National (FN). He wants to ensure “an enormous advance” for the far right at next year’s European elections.