Irish Examiner view: Europe isn't falling for the far right

Entrance of the Louise Weiss building, the official seat of the European Parliament. Picture: iStock

There seems to be a palpable sense of fear and dread attached to this week’s European elections as, across the bloc, pundits predict an alarming rise in support for far-right parties.

Rest assured, while extreme parties will make gains, they will not take over the EU or come anywhere close to it.