Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

applegrove

(118,642 posts) Sun Dec 4, 2016, 08:14 PM Dec 2016

5

Far-Right Candidate Loses In Austria

https://politicalwire.com/2016/12/04/far-right-candidate-loses-austria/

"SNIP............

Far-right candidate Norbert Hofer has lost Austria’s presidential election to Alexander Van der Bellen, former head of the Greens, the BBC reports.

“The elections had been seen as a sign of how well populist candidates might do in upcoming elections in the EU, though the post is ceremonial. The result is sure to be welcomed by establishment parties and officials in the EU.”

.............SNIP"

Maybe "fear of Trump" will save the rest of the world from right far right regimes and demagogues.

1 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Far-Right Candidate Loses In Austria (Original Post) applegrove Dec 2016 OP

"The result is sure to be welcomed by establishment parties and officials in the EU. dhill926 Dec 2016 #1

dhill926

(16,337 posts)

1. "The result is sure to be welcomed by establishment parties and officials in the EU.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Sun Dec 4, 2016, 08:21 PM

Dec 2016

seems odd. How about welcomed by all rational human beings....

Reply to this discussion

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Far-Right Candidate Loses...