Today we’re talking politics! Across Europe, voters are turning away from the political centre... and the populist right is rising fast. Let’s look at what’s behind this shift and explore some vital political vocabulary on the way.

VOCABULARY

1. populist surge (n phr)

2. grassroots support (n phr)

3. protest vote (n phr)

4. mainstream parties (n phr)

5. centre-right/left, far-right/left (adj)

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