Far-right leaders are using last weekend’s protest violence to press a law-and-order campaign case ahead of elections in Spain, France and Italy, The Guardian reported.
The demonstrations began peacefully over living costs and deteriorating public services, then turned violent in several cities, according to the report. The Guardian distinguished those stated grievances from nationalist leaders’ claims that the unrest reflected failed governance and open-border policies.
The leaders presented themselves as able to restore law and order, the outlet said. The political debate is unfolding months before elections in Spain, France and Italy.
