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World Service,26 Apr 2002,29 mins

Extreme Right Politics

Network Europe

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France is 'in a state of shock' after the surprise success of the extreme right-wing politician Jean-Marie Le Pen of the National Party, in the first round of Presidential elections. A look at the rise in popularity of right wing politicians in Europe Also in the programme: The Catholic Church is taking steps to stop child abuse by Catholic priests, but are they really getting to grips with the problem? Presenter: Katya Adler.

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