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Like Denmark, Sweden’s left moves right on immigration

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SWEDEN

The far-right Sweden Democrats' hardline stance on these issues once differentiated the party from the political mainstream. The ruling centre-left Social Democrats, like their…

Polish government’s Russia scare campaign may backfire

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POLAND

Political parties are looking for effective strategies ahead of the October elections. PiS aims to attract voters through generous welfare spending but also take on former Prime…

Ban on Germany’s far right is unlikely

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GERMANY

The controversy fuels a debate about a possible ban of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). While the constitutional hurdles remain high, German officials have begun to…

Swiss asylum reform may be a model for Europe

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SWITZERLAND

The two main objectives of the reform are to speed up asylum procedures and reduce costs. Asylum seekers will also be provided with free legal assistance.

Bosnia's problematic party scene will delay reform

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BOSNIA

Party congresses' ratcheting up of political tensions.

Italy's Renzi set to continue political reform drive

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ITALY

The Italian political scene ahead of the May 31 regional and local elections.

Portugal may look to Greece on debt renegotiation

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PORTUGAL

Political forces have emerged seeking to emulate anti-austerity parties in Greece and Spain, but Portugal's party system has so far proved resilient. Still, Portugal is not…

New Polish party could hold balance of power

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POLAND

Spring’s emergence onto the political scene

Exclusion will alienate Central-East European young

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EUROPE

Central-Eastern Europe's younger generation: frustrated but not yet radical.

Political impasse could force Rajoy to step down

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SPAIN

Coalition negotiations in Spain.