Following the success of the Finn Party in Finland a couple of weeks ago - they came second - today's Spanish elections are expected to do something similar.

The Vox Party, which only came to prominence in December, is expected to perform well - and perhaps have a share of power.

In addition, the strength of the Catalan case will become clearer - but, undoubtedly the far-right are having a resurgence in Europe. And here.

Vox win 10% of the Spanish vote - and 24 seats.

Becoming the first far-right party in government for about 45 years.

Since the days of Franco - and on an anti-immigration/austerity platform.


Who's next to replicate this Europewide stance!?

Already - a far-right Alliance exists in the EU.

Between parties from Italy, Austria, Netherlands and France.

Many think it's about to grow larger, accounting for about a third of the forthcoming EU total vote.

Farage, Robinson etc., are not alone.

"Success" of Vox surely exaggerated with 90% rejecting them although you wouldn't think it with the BBC shaking with excitement.

I've seen this over & over in Oz and UKIP was similar.
Far right parties have brief surges but can never actually achieve anything so always go back wards after a few years.

Far enough Hedda.

But is it not just a bit unusual/coincidental that so many countries currently have a growing number of far-right parties?

They were always around - but not so ubiquitous, in recent times.

Perhaps the internet, Twitter, etc. and smartphones have helped them to spread, maybe helped along by forces that want to weaken Europe/UK. ???

Maybe.

As well as plain discontent, for many.


Over 50% of UK land is owned by 1% of the population.

Some think that wealth should be shared more evenly.


Meaning that the natives should be looked after.

Instead of those who just arrive, for their own reasons.

Jo wrote:
Perhaps the internet, Twitter, etc. and smartphones have helped them to spread, maybe helped along by forces that want to weaken Europe/UK. ???

The Nazi's managed ok without Facebook.

Axis Power/Tripartite Pact countries numbered only three...