Sultan Of Swing
Well-Known Member
Far-right candidate Norbert Hofer has lost Austria's presidential election.
On Facebook, he described himself as "infinitely sad" and congratulated Alexander Van der Bellen, former head of the Greens, on his victory.
The elections had been seen as a sign of how well populist candidates might do in upcoming elections in the EU, though the post is ceremonial.
The result is sure to be welcomed by establishment parties and officials in the EU.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38202669
Thoughts? Perhaps this inevitable wave of populism is not as inevitable as people think?
I think him being outright far-right also didn't do him any favours, he has to be ambiguously far-right without saying the actual term, with subtle hints and remarks
On Facebook, he described himself as "infinitely sad" and congratulated Alexander Van der Bellen, former head of the Greens, on his victory.
The elections had been seen as a sign of how well populist candidates might do in upcoming elections in the EU, though the post is ceremonial.
The result is sure to be welcomed by establishment parties and officials in the EU.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38202669
Thoughts? Perhaps this inevitable wave of populism is not as inevitable as people think?
I think him being outright far-right also didn't do him any favours, he has to be ambiguously far-right without saying the actual term, with subtle hints and remarks
