European elections: Populist parties ride eurosceptic wave - TALKING EUROPE 2014-02-08

European elections: Populist parties ride eurosceptic wave In May 2014, voters across the EU will elect 751 MEPs to the European Parliament. Recent polls suggest anti-EU populists of the left and right could take up to 25% of the assembly's seats. As a new generation of populist politicians draws on anti-immigrant sentiment and popular dissatisfaction towards the EU and the euro, how can mainstream parties fight back? By Christophe Robeet with our guests Hannes Swoboda, Chair, Alliance of Socialists and Democrats Graham Watson, British MEP, Liberals and Democrats For Europe Programme produced by Mary Colombel Talking Europe brings you a fresh look from Brussels. First, two MEPs face off on a burning issue that affects the lives of Europeans. Next, France 24 teams interview a European leader. Christophe Robeet brings you a fresh look from Brussels. First, two MEPs face off on a burning issue that affects the lives of Europeans. Then, we interview a European leader in partnership with RFI. The show is produced with the help of the European Parliament and Commission. Every other Saturday at 12.40am. All shows: http://www.france24.com/en/taxonomy/e... FRANCE 24 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 24/7 http://www.france24.com