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Greece Political Unrest, Golden Dawn Crackdown
Supporters of the Golden Dawn party protest in Athens against the detention of their members of parliament. The hosts discuss the Greek government's crackdown on the opposition party and the dire economic situation in Greece, where youth unemployment has reached 60%.
Golden Dawn Party, European Union Elections, Greek Productivity
The Golden Dawn party is reportedly leading polls in Greece, a development the media labels as a neo-Nazi surge. There are discussions within the European Parliament about potentially postponing the 2014 elections due to the rise of far-right parties. Meanwhile, the narrative that Greeks are "lazy" is debunked by data showing they are among the most productive and hard-working populations in the EU.
Greece continues to face civil unrest as the government crackdowns on the Golden Dawn party, arresting leaders and cutting off state funding following the murder of an anti-fascist rapper. Youth unemployment in Italy and Spain remains near 40%, leading to fears of a broader European collapse. The militarization of police forces is noted as a response to potential revolutionary activity.
Golden Dawn Party, Greek Parliamentary Slapping Incident
Elias Kasidaris, a Member of Parliament for the Golden Dawn party, made international headlines after slapping two socialist MPs during a live television debate. While mainstream media portrays the party as neo-Nazis, some Greek citizens view the act as a literal fulfillment of the party's promise to "hit the kleptocrats." The incident occurred ahead of the critical June 17th Greek elections.
Golden Dawn Party Rise and Greek Economic Crisis
The extremist Golden Dawn party has gained 21 seats in the Greek parliament, campaigning on anti-immigrant rhetoric and Holocaust denial. The hosts compare the current atmosphere in bankrupt Greece to the rise of Nazi Germany, noting that immigrants are being targeted as scapegoats for the banking crisis.
