Europe’s Populists Unite, But Face Growing Competition on the Street
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From Sweden to southern Spain, from Holland to Hungary, populist forces have gained seats in recent elections – and they now scent power in Brussels. The European Union is gearing up for parliamentary elections in May, when the balance of power could shift decisively. But as Henry Ridgwell reports from London, there are growing contradictions within the populist movements – and they face growing competition on the streets of Europe.