by Benson Agoha
Israel is not too happy with the result of the European Elections which saw UKIP and similar parties across Europe sweeping to victory, according to media reports from the Jewish state.
The Times of Israel report say Jerusalem is worried about the results of the European Parliament elections, which saw "far right and even neo-Nazi parties drastically gained strength."
* The number of seats gained by each party appears on the screen of the hemicycle of the European Parliament, in Brussels, during the announcement of the European elections results on May 25, 2014.
The paper quoted a senior Israeli official of diplomatic ranking, who chose to remain anonymous as saying “Of course it’s our business. We’re talking about rise of neo-fascist and neo-Nazi groups who managed to get elected and gained institutional respectability and will be able to exert influence over policy making.”
Prime Minister David Cameron said the shocking result were due to voter 'disillusionment' in Europe as he spoke to several European leaders about EU reform and the unfolding events in Ukraine before heading to Brussells for discussions.
Yesterday, the PM, in Brussels for an informal talk with other EU leaders, said "EU needs to wake up to concerns about it being too interfering. It's time to reform.”
Further response from the EU leaders after the elections are awaited.
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Israel is not too happy with the result of the European Elections which saw UKIP and similar parties across Europe sweeping to victory, according to media reports from the Jewish state.
The Times of Israel report say Jerusalem is worried about the results of the European Parliament elections, which saw "far right and even neo-Nazi parties drastically gained strength."
The paper quoted a senior Israeli official of diplomatic ranking, who chose to remain anonymous as saying “Of course it’s our business. We’re talking about rise of neo-fascist and neo-Nazi groups who managed to get elected and gained institutional respectability and will be able to exert influence over policy making.”
In further comments to ToI, the official said “Obviously it’s a matter of concern for us, because it’s going to influence the European Union’s relations to Israel and also because it affects Jews living in Europe,”
* How Times Change: Nigel Farage, UKIP leader relishes victory in local and EU elections.
Yesterday, the PM, in Brussels for an informal talk with other EU leaders, said "EU needs to wake up to concerns about it being too interfering. It's time to reform.”
Further response from the EU leaders after the elections are awaited.
* Twitter: @woolwichonline.
* Facebook: Woolwich Online.
* Google+: Woolwich Online.
* Photo Credit: AFP/ToI
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