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The Eurosceptic Union

The impact of the rise of anti-establishment parties, in Europe and abroad

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FOR once, Europe’s leaders seemed to agree: the European Union must change, and fast. After the European elections on May 22nd-25th, which saw the strong rise of radical parties of both the left and the right, the union had to do more to promote growth and jobs, and to become more relevant to citizens.

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