Italian Prime Minister, from the right-wing populist party Fratelli d’Italia (Brothers of Italy) Giorgia Meloni standing with other European leaders
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Italian Prime Minister, from the right-wing populist party Fratelli d’Italia (Brothers of Italy) Giorgia Meloni standing with other European leaders
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Europe is expecting a wave of victories from far-right candidates in upcoming national elections. Voters are showing they’re worried about income inequality, immigration and the effects of participating in a global economy. Today, we take a look at what the swing to the right means for Europe’s economy and the European stance on globalization.
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