Doug Bandow
Donald Trump’s success in the U.S. is not unique. Europe is being buffeted by similar populist currents. Illiberal, nationalist governments rule Hungary and Poland. Austria nearly elected a right-wing nationalist as president. Anti-EU leftists share power in Portugal.
Swiss voters have targeted immigration and Islam. The Dutch recently rejected an association agreement with Ukraine. A new right-wing, anti-immigration party is gaining in Germany. The National Front’s Marine Le Pen has a shot at France’s presidency.
Moreover, the United Kingdom might exit the European Union. In setting a vote Prime Minister David Cameron said departure would be “the gamble of the century.” …read more
Source: Cato Institute