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Now playing Next Europe News EU’s centre-right keeps door ajar to populists amid far-right surge For years, the centre-right EPP group has drawn a red line on the eurosceptic, far right forces in the European Parliament. That line could shift after June's European elections. 08/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Analysis: In Rome, socialists warned of 'real danger' for EU elections Rome was more than a stunning background for the Party of European Socialists (PES) as they gathered for their congress ahead of the June elections. 04/03/2024
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Now playing Next Germany Imprisoned German extremist found guilty in jailbreak trial Stephan Baillet live-streamed his 2019 armed assault on a synagogue, in which he killed two. 27/02/2024
Now playing Next world news Judge convicts former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz The former Austrian Chancellor was given an eight-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of making false statements during an inquiry into alleged government corruption. 23/02/2024
Now playing Next France French mayors face growing threats from far-right extremists Experts say rising far-right violence in France is linked to escalating anti-migrant, nationalist rhetoric inside the country. 19/02/2024