Rise of far right in Greece worries mainstream
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By Associated Press
Monday, April 30, 2012 - Added 3 hours ago
ATHENS, Greece Reeling from a vicious financial crisis that has cost them pensions and jobs, Greeks have been turning away in droves from the mainstream politicians they feel have let them down. Another political force is trying to tap the void, with blunt promises to "clean up" the country.
Its one that could see Europes most extreme far right deputies take up seats in Greeces Parliament in crucial May 6 elections.
Black-clad Golden Dawn members have been storming across the campaign trail across Greece, stopping to chat at cafes and shops, handing out fliers promising security in crime-ridden neighborhoods and vowing to kick out immigrants.
Greeces borders, they say, must be sealed with land mines to stop illegal crossing into a country that became the entry point for 90 percent of the European Unions illegal migrants. Authorities estimate there are about 1 million migrants living in this country of 11 million.