Previously I have reported on the worrying rise of
far-politics across Europe, including France, Germany, Norway and Greece.
Unfortunately Greece has entered back into the fray with news that Ilias
Kasidiaris is still at large, the Golden Dawn politician assaulted two
left-wing, female politicians on live television last week.
After getting into a heated argument the facist MP threw
water at Rena Dourou, a leading member of SYRIZA. Liana Kanelli of the KKE Communist party then
stood up to protest at Kasidiaris’ actions, his response was to hit her three
times in the face. The assault caused protests against Golden Dawn to erupt
across the country. Golden Dawn frequently tries to deny that it is a violent
party and to many people this incident proves that Golden Dawn is a violent
party.
Not long after the assault took place, a state prosecutor called
for Kasidiaris’ arrest on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (we still have to
say suspicion as he has not been convicted – despite the video). Unfortunately
he has remained at large and Golden Dawn has refused to speak against Kasidiaris’
actions, despite the growing anger.
Despite the clear violation of the law and human decency it
may not be such a bad thing. Seeing the
violent attack on TV has infuriated the Greeks and may cost it severely at the next
election. Golden Dawn is currently polling at half of what it got at the
General Election, a significant decrease.
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| Red circle, the Neo-Nazi MP attacking the KKE member Green circle, Ms Dourou of SYRIZA |
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