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Learning from Europe’s populists
There is lots to dislike in Europe’s populists, but also something to study
THE European Union must feel as if it has seen off the populist horde. Economic growth is at its strongest in a decade. Emmanuel Macron has defeated the National Front and is transforming France. Although just 41% of citizens trust the EU, that is more than trust their national governments—and is fully ten points up on the lows after the financial crisis.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline "Threat and opportunity"
From the February 3rd 2018 edition
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