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Voices From Europe’s Far Right Voices From Europe’s Far Right
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This spring, we asked readers who support far-right parties in Europe to tell us why they had turned away from mainstream political movements. We received hundreds of responses from voters, most of whom cited concern about immigration and a desire to challenge the European Union in explaining their views.This spring, we asked readers who support far-right parties in Europe to tell us why they had turned away from mainstream political movements. We received hundreds of responses from voters, most of whom cited concern about immigration and a desire to challenge the European Union in explaining their views.
Some took issue with being identified as far-right supporters, saying they were simply challenging a mainstream that did not reflect their beliefs or experiences. And many of the readers, who were predominantly male, would not give their names, saying they feared stigmatization.Some took issue with being identified as far-right supporters, saying they were simply challenging a mainstream that did not reflect their beliefs or experiences. And many of the readers, who were predominantly male, would not give their names, saying they feared stigmatization.
These responses have been edited for length and clarity. And because many of the issues raised are highly contentious across Europe, we have provided context with each submission.These responses have been edited for length and clarity. And because many of the issues raised are highly contentious across Europe, we have provided context with each submission.
Mikael Jakobsen, 24, law student, Aarhus, DenmarkParty: Danish People’s PartyMikael Jakobsen, 24, law student, Aarhus, DenmarkParty: Danish People’s Party
■ Denmark, along with other Nordic countries, has moved to slash benefits for migrants as arrivals increased last year. • Denmark, along with other Nordic countries, has moved to slash benefits for migrants as arrivals increased last year.
■ Parliament, where the anti-immigration Danish People’s Party is the second-largest force, approved a law requiring new refugees to hand over valuables to help pay for lodging them. • Parliament, where the anti-immigration Danish People’s Party is the second-largest force, approved a law requiring new refugees to hand over valuables to help pay for lodging them.
Oscar Lind, 43, economist, StockholmParty: Sweden DemocratsOscar Lind, 43, economist, StockholmParty: Sweden Democrats
■ Immigration in Sweden has been rising at a steady pace in the past three decades. Last year, almost 10 times as many people were granted residency as in 1980. While crime has increased in recent decades, the number of reported offenses did not grow proportionally with the number of immigrants. • Immigration in Sweden has been rising at a steady pace in the past three decades. Last year, almost 10 times as many people were granted residency as in 1980. While crime has increased in recent decades, the number of reported offenses did not grow proportionally with the number of immigrants.
■ Sweden’s reputation as one of the most welcoming nations in Europe has been challenged. Attacks against immigrants from Eastern Europe have risen, and anti-immigrant sentiment has grown with the arrival of migrants from the Middle East. • Sweden’s reputation as one of the most welcoming nations in Europe has been challenged. Attacks against immigrants from Eastern Europe have risen, and anti-immigrant sentiment has grown with the arrival of migrants from the Middle East.
Mark Cserepes, 24, management student, Pecs, HungaryParty: Jobbik, Movement for a Better HungaryMark Cserepes, 24, management student, Pecs, HungaryParty: Jobbik, Movement for a Better Hungary
■ Anti-establishment rhetoric is at the center of Jobbik’s policies. It rose to prominence during violent street protests against the government in 2006. • Anti-establishment rhetoric is at the center of Jobbik’s policies. It rose to prominence during violent street protests against the government in 2006.
■ Jobbik’s supporters praise its outspoken stance on issues like what the party calls “Gypsy criminals,” alleging that the country’s Roma are especially prone to petty crime. Studies point to poverty and social exclusion, not ethnicity, as sources of crime. • Jobbik’s supporters praise its outspoken stance on issues like what the party calls “Gypsy criminals,” alleging that the country’s Roma are especially prone to petty crime. Studies point to poverty and social exclusion, not ethnicity, as sources of crime.
Samuel Teodosio, 28, business analyst, Lille, FranceParty: National FrontSamuel Teodosio, 28, business analyst, Lille, FranceParty: National Front
■ Under the leadership of Marine Le Pen, the National Front has split with the party’s radical past and worked to capture a broader electorate. • Under the leadership of Marine Le Pen, the National Front has split with the party’s radical past and worked to capture a broader electorate.
■ After Britain decided to leave the European Union, Ms. Le Pen came out in strong support to endorse “Brexit” and called for similar referendums across Europe. • After Britain decided to leave the European Union, Ms. Le Pen came out in strong support to endorse “Brexit” and called for similar referendums across Europe.
Robert Meyer, 58, technical writer, Dieburg, GermanyParty: Alternative for Germany (AfD)Robert Meyer, 58, technical writer, Dieburg, GermanyParty: Alternative for Germany (AfD)
■ More than a million migrants have arrived in Germany since last year, but the government emphasizes that far fewer will stay. • More than a million migrants have arrived in Germany since last year, but the government emphasizes that far fewer will stay.
■ Many voters feel that hosting migrants in their communities is a burden imposed by higher authorities who do not care about the consequences. • Many voters feel that hosting migrants in their communities is a burden imposed by higher authorities who do not care about the consequences.
Werner Farkas, 36, construction supervisor, ViennaParty: Freedom Party (F.P.Ö.) The F.P.Ö.’s candidate, Norbert Hofer, could become president in a repeat runoff to be held this year.Werner Farkas, 36, construction supervisor, ViennaParty: Freedom Party (F.P.Ö.) The F.P.Ö.’s candidate, Norbert Hofer, could become president in a repeat runoff to be held this year.
■ Last year, close to 90,000 people applied for asylum in Austria, a country of 8.6 million — three times as many as the year before and the largest number since 1956-57, when 170,000 Hungarians, fleeing Soviet reprisals, crossed the border. • Last year, close to 90,000 people applied for asylum in Austria, a country of 8.6 million — three times as many as the year before and the largest number since 1956-57, when 170,000 Hungarians, fleeing Soviet reprisals, crossed the border.
■ Austria provides social assistance to legal residents and people with refugee status of up to €837 ($925) for a single person each month. In reality, people receive an average of €300 ($332), and asylum seekers waiting for a decision get a maximum of €320 ($354). • Austria provides social assistance to legal residents and people with refugee status of up to €837 ($925) for a single person each month. In reality, people receive an average of €300 ($332), and asylum seekers waiting for a decision get a maximum of €320 ($354).