ANALYSIS: A number of radical right-wing parties did make gains in the European parliamentary elections between 22-25 May. Some results are worrying. But let’s not lump together a wide assortment of unique parties. Øyvind […]
Jean-Marie Le Pen
“Quenelle” fad: Jews beware
February 19, 2014 0
Anti-Semitism is very much alive in France, as shown by a violent far-right protest that drew some Muslim support and by an insulting arm gesture whose popularity is spreading like wildfire. Øyvind Strømmen In […]
Le Pen fined for Roma remark
December 20, 2013 0
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the former leader of the French radical right-wing National Front party, has been fined €5,000 for suggesting Roma are “naturally” inclined to steal. Øyvind Strømmen A Paris court ruled that […]