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| Compiled on May 22, 2014, 05:56 PM CET |
| FLIRTING WITH POPULISM Is Germany's AFD a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing? Bernd Lucke, the founder of the anti-euro Alternative for Germany party is often labelled as a dangerous right-wing populist. Now that the AFD is likely to win seats in the European Parliament on Sunday, he is trying to put on the friendliest face he can. |
| POLISHING ITS IMAGE Anti-Euro Party Courts Gays, Women and Immigrants The anti-euro Alternative for Germany is expected to win seats in the European Parliament this weekend. Its leaders are known for their outspoken positions against gays, gender equality and immigrants. They're singing a new tune this week, but is it genuine? |
| UKRAINE ELECTION The Chocolate King Rises It would have seemed ludicrous just six months ago, but candy magnate Petro Poroshenko has now become the leading candidate in the Ukrainian election. The question remains: Is he an opportunist or a visionary? |
