Euro-sceptic " earthquake " rocks E.U. elections

[bob10]

Shaky times for the E.U. ? Bob


A quote; The people have spoken loud and clear," a triumphant Marine Le Pen told cheering supporters at National Front (FN) party headquarters in Paris.
"They no longer want to be led by those outside our borders, by EU commissioners and technocrats who are unelected. They want to be protected from globalisation and take back the reins of their destiny."


Provisional results suggested the FN could win 25 European Parliament seats - a stunning increase on its three in 2009


BBC News - Eurosceptic 'earthquake' rocks EU elections (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27559714)

[vnx205]

In some ways, this is not a surprise.

Apparently it is quite normal in difficult economic times for extremist parties to make significant gains.

[Davo]

In some ways, this is not a surprise.

Apparently it is quite normal in difficult economic times for extremist parties to make significant gains.

It's a tradition in Europe, and then they have a war.

[bob10]

And what of the U.K.I.P., is this the brand new world of U.K. politics? Bob


BBC News - UKIP - Where will it all end? (http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-27581648)

[WhiteD3]

...........and after a couple of years when they realise (again) that (collective) size matters they will reverse course again.

[Davo]

I suppose it would be a good time to buy American dollars??? :D

[bob10]

Some soul searching going on, Bob


BBC News - UK and France urge EU reform post-election (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27595156)

[djam1]

I suppose it would be a good time to buy American dollars??? :D


Hope that was a joke!

[bob10]

Where to from here, this is a major shift in the E.U. . Interesting times ahead, Bob


BBC News - European election results: At a glance (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27575869)

[bob10]

When confronted with a fait accompli, it is amazing what politicians can do , Bob


BBC News - Leaders agree to review EU agenda at Brussels summit (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27599171)

[bob10]

EU summit fails to find answers, Bob


BBC News - EU elections: The European malaise (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27601932)

[Davo]

Hope that was a joke!

I think the smiley may have given that away.

[ATH]

The present EU leaders will all suddenly appear to be listening to their voters....until all the fuss has died down, then it'll be back to normal, noses in the trough and bugger everyone else.:mad:
Clown Cameroon in the UK has promised a referendum but it'll never happen as there's a distinct possibility the voters will opt for leaving and that might stop him and the rest of the Eton toffs and expence account thieves without cosy jobs when they're sacked for incompetence.:D
AlanH.

[bob10]

Are the Fascists coming back to France? Bob


BBC News - Are the fascists coming back to France? (http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-eu-27625501)