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March 7, 2016

Slovakia: Party with Neo-Nazi Ties Wins 14 Parliamentary Seats
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In Slovakia, an extreme right-wing party has made surprising gains in
the elections, picking up 14 parliamentary seats. The People's Party-Our
Slovakia is led by Marian Kotleba, known for his past ties to
neo-Nazism, including his decision to wear a uniform modeled after the
World War II-era militia of the Nazi-sponsored Slovak State. The party
of Slovakia's prime minister-who himself has campaigned against
refugees-finished first in the polls. Slovakia takes over the presidency
of the Council of the European Union in July.


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