The Sweden Democrats’ electoral success and the party’s new influence have received quite a lot of attention outside of Sweden. But the political development in Sweden corresponds well with a European pattern. National Gathering in France, Vox in Spain, FPĆ in Austria – strong parties on the outer right can be seen all over Europe. In Italy, the brothers of Italy in this now form a coalition government as the leading party after the last election. Hear about how SD’s sister parties cooperate, form alliances and change the balance of power in the EU.
The attitude towards Russia has divided
At the same time, there are questions that divide. The attitude towards Russia has divided the far right in Europe and has previously put a damper on plans for a large joint party group in the EU Parliament. The picture of a right-wing nationalist trend in Europe is not entirely clear either. In Denmark, the Danish People’s Party has fallen dramatically in public opinion after the last election there.
Cast: Marie Nilsson BoijSouthern Europe Correspondent. Susan PalmeEU commentator. Ann-Cathrine Jungarpolitical scientist.
Program manager: Claes Aronsson
Producer: Therese Rosenvinge
Technician: Jesper Timan