Blaming the Periphery. Right-Wing Populists Stoke Anti-Southern Rage

Right-wing populists in the Netherlands, Austria and Finland are stoking anger against people in debt-laden southern European countries. Experts say they are taking advantage of the debt crisis to gain popularity.

Spiegel Online International, 23.8.11: Rich EU Members Lose Patience with the 'Olive Zone' http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,781710,00.html

ESO: Background information: Greek rescue package faces further hurdles http://www.europeansources.info/record/greek-rescue-package-faces-further-hurdles/

ESO: Background information: Merkel defies pressure on debt crisis http://www.europeansources.info/record/merkel-defies-pressure-on-debt-crisis/

The Economist, 30.03.13: Charlemagne, North is north http://www.economist.com/news/europe/21574539-euro-zones-exasperated-north-must-do-more-complain-about-souths-troubles-north

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