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*Wright, Oliver (June 7, 2016). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/euroscepticism-on-the-rise-across-europe-as-analysis-finds-increasing-opposition-to-the-eu-in-france-a7069766.html Euroscepticism on the rise across Europe as analysis finds increasing opposition to the EU in France, Germany and Spain]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.

*Wright, Oliver (June 7, 2016). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/euroscepticism-on-the-rise-across-europe-as-analysis-finds-increasing-opposition-to-the-eu-in-france-a7069766.html Euroscepticism on the rise across Europe as analysis finds increasing opposition to the EU in France, Germany and Spain]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.

*Foster, Peter (June 7, 2016). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/07/its-not-just-the-brits-euroscepticism-on-the-rise-all-across-eur/ It's not just the Brits: Euroscepticism on the rise all across Europe, major survey shows]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.

*Foster, Peter (June 7, 2016). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/07/its-not-just-the-brits-euroscepticism-on-the-rise-all-across-eur/ It's not just the Brits: Euroscepticism on the rise all across Europe, major survey shows]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.

*Boffey, Daniel (March 3, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/mar/03/brexit-has-put-other-leaders-off-wanting-to-leave-says-ec-vice-president Rising Euroscepticism 'poses existential threat to EU']. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> resulted from the [[Eurozone Crisis]], which began in 2009, and the [[European migrant crisis]], which began a few years later. Euroskeptic parties performed strongly in the 2014 European parliament elections,<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/05/26/after-euroskeptic-rise-muddles-european-union-future-eu-leaders-must-find-way.html After Euroskeptic rise muddles European Union's future, EU leaders must find a way out]. ''Fox News''. May 26, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27559714 Eurosceptic 'earthquake' rocks EU elections]. ''BBC''. May 26, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28107633 How Eurosceptic is the new European Parliament?]. ''BBC''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Synon, M.E. (July 26, 2014). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2014/05/26/on-the-continent-germany-france-and-the-earthquake/ On the Continent: Germany, France and the earthquake]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> with such parties in the [[United Kingdom]],<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/events/vote2014/eu-uk-results UK European election results]. ''BBC''. Retrieved September 8, 2016.</ref> France,<ref>McPartland, Ben (May 25, 2014). [https://www.thelocal.fr/20140525/live-european-elections European Elections 2014: National Front tops vote]. ''The Local''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> and Denmark<ref>Alexander, Harriet (May 26, 2014). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/denmark/10856160/EU-election-2014-Danish-eurosceptic-Peoples-Party-wins-and-calls-for-alliance-with-Cameron.html EU election 2014: Danish eurosceptic People's Party wins - and calls for alliance with Cameron]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> gaining the most seats in their respective countries. This Euroskepticism came despite the EU spending nearly $1 trillion on public works projects throughout its member states in order to unify the continent.<ref>Norman, Laurence; Hinshaw, Drew (August 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-eu-spent-a-bundle-to-unify-the-continent-its-not-working-1533743729 The EU Spent a Bundle to Unify the Continent. It’s Not Working.] ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref>

*Boffey, Daniel (March 3, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/mar/03/brexit-has-put-other-leaders-off-wanting-to-leave-says-ec-vice-president Rising Euroscepticism 'poses existential threat to EU']. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> resulted from the [[Eurozone Crisis]], which began in 2009, and the [[European migrant crisis]], which began a few years later. Euroskeptic parties performed strongly in the 2014 European parliament elections,<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/05/26/after-euroskeptic-rise-muddles-european-union-future-eu-leaders-must-find-way.html After Euroskeptic rise muddles European Union's future, EU leaders must find a way out]. ''Fox News''. May 26, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-27559714 Eurosceptic 'earthquake' rocks EU elections]. ''BBC''. May 26, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28107633 How Eurosceptic is the new European Parliament?]. ''BBC''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>Synon, M.E. (July 26, 2014). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2014/05/26/on-the-continent-germany-france-and-the-earthquake/ On the Continent: Germany, France and the earthquake]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> with such parties in the [[United Kingdom]],<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/events/vote2014/eu-uk-results UK European election results]. ''BBC''. Retrieved September 8, 2016.</ref> France,<ref>McPartland, Ben (May 25, 2014). [https://www.thelocal.fr/20140525/live-european-elections European Elections 2014: National Front tops vote]. ''The Local''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> and Denmark<ref>Alexander, Harriet (May 26, 2014). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/denmark/10856160/EU-election-2014-Danish-eurosceptic-Peoples-Party-wins-and-calls-for-alliance-with-Cameron.html EU election 2014: Danish eurosceptic People's Party wins - and calls for alliance with Cameron]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> gaining the most seats in their respective countries. This Euroskepticism came despite the EU spending nearly $1 trillion on public works projects throughout its member states in order to unify the continent.<ref>Norman, Laurence; Hinshaw, Drew (August 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-eu-spent-a-bundle-to-unify-the-continent-its-not-working-1533743729 The EU Spent a Bundle to Unify the Continent. It’s Not Working.] ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref>

In the 2015 [[Switzerland|Swiss]] federal elections, the [[Swiss People's Party]] received 29.4 percent of the vote and 65 seats in the 200-seat National Council, a record amount for the party.<ref name="SlideToRight">[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/switzerland/11939953/Anti-immigration-party-wins-Swiss-election-in-slide-to-the-Right.html Anti-immigration party wins Swiss election in 'slide to the Right']. ''The Telegraph'' (originally by ''Reuters''). October 19, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/19/swiss-parliament-shifts-to-right-in-vote-dominated-by-migrant-surge/ Swiss Parliament Shifts To Right In Vote Dominated By Migrant Surge]. ''Breitbart'' (by ''AFP''). October 19, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2016.</ref> No Swiss political party had exceeded the SVP's share of the vote in at least a century, and no party received more seats in the National Council since 1963, when the number of seats was established at 200.<ref name="SlideToRight"/>

In the 2015 [[Switzerland|Swiss]] federal elections, the [[Swiss People's Party]] received 29.4 percent of the vote and 65 seats in the 200-seat National Council, a record amount for the party.<ref name="SlideToRight">[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/switzerland/11939953/Anti-immigration-party-wins-Swiss-election-in-slide-to-the-Right.html Anti-immigration party wins Swiss election in 'slide to the Right']. ''The Telegraph'' (originally by ''Reuters''). October 19, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/19/swiss-parliament-shifts-to-right-in-vote-dominated-by-migrant-surge/ Swiss Parliament Shifts To Right In Vote Dominated By Migrant Surge]. ''Breitbart'' (by ''AFP''). October 19, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2016.</ref> No Swiss political party had exceeded the SVP's share of the vote in at least a century, and no party received more seats in the National Council since 1963, when the number of seats was established at 200.<ref name="SlideToRight"/>

In May 2015 [[Poland|Polish]] presidential election, conservative and Euroskeptic challenger [[Andrzej Duda]] of the moderately-Euroskeptic [[Law and Justice]] (PiS) won in an upset, defeating the pro-EU incumbent.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/05/25/conservative-challenger-wins-polish-election-signaling-rightward-shift/ Conservative Challenger Wins Polish Election, Signaling Rightward Shift]. ''Breitbart News''. May 25, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/22/in-polish-presidential-ballot-win-by-right-wing-challenger-could-signal-return.html In Polish presidential ballot, win by right-wing challenger could signal return to turbulence]. ''Fox News'' (and AP). May 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> In the October 2015 general election, PiS won in a landslide,<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/26/eurosceptics-claim-victory-in-landmark-poland-election/ Eurosceptics Claim Victory In Landmark Poland Election]. ''Breitbart News''. October 26, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> becoming the first Polish party to win enough votes to govern the country alone since the fall of communism in 1989.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34648575 Poland elections: Law and Justice party can govern alone]. ''BBC''. October 27, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Goettig, Marcin; Barteczko, Agnieszka (October 27, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-election-idUSKCN0SL1XH20151027 Poland's Eurosceptics win outright majority in parliament]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref> This landslide election frightened Europeanist leaders and politicians.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/23/polands-political-course-sparks-alarm-in-us-and-europe-with-fears-of-democratic-backsliding/ Poland’s Political Course Sparks Alarm in US and Europe, With Fears of Democratic Backsliding]. ''Breitbart News''. December 23, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref>  

In May 2015 [[Poland|Polish]] presidential election, conservative and Euroskeptic challenger [[Andrzej Duda]] of the moderately-Euroskeptic [[Law and Justice]] (PiS) won in an upset, defeating the pro-EU incumbent.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/05/25/conservative-challenger-wins-polish-election-signaling-rightward-shift/ Conservative Challenger Wins Polish Election, Signaling Rightward Shift]. ''Breitbart News''. May 25, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/05/22/in-polish-presidential-ballot-win-by-right-wing-challenger-could-signal-return.html In Polish presidential ballot, win by right-wing challenger could signal return to turbulence]. ''Fox News'' (and AP). May 22, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> In the October 2015 general election, PiS won in a landslide,<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/26/eurosceptics-claim-victory-in-landmark-poland-election/ Eurosceptics Claim Victory In Landmark Poland Election]. ''Breitbart News''. October 26, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> becoming the first Polish party to win enough votes to govern the country alone since the fall of communism in 1989.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34648575 Poland elections: Law and Justice party can govern alone]. ''BBC''. October 27, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Goettig, Marcin; Barteczko, Agnieszka (October 27, 2015). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-election-idUSKCN0SL1XH20151027 Poland's Eurosceptics win outright majority in parliament]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref> This landslide election frightened Europeanist leaders and politicians.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/12/23/polands-political-course-sparks-alarm-in-us-and-europe-with-fears-of-democratic-backsliding/ Poland’s Political Course Sparks Alarm in US and Europe, With Fears of Democratic Backsliding]. ''Breitbart News''. December 23, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref>  

In the first round of the 2016 [[Austria]]n presidential election, [[Freedom Party of Austria]] candidate [[Norbert Hofer]] received 35.1 percent of the vote, which at the time was the party's best result in a national election in history.<ref>Troianovski, Anton (April 25, 2016). [http://www.wsj.com/articles/european-right-gets-boost-from-austrian-freedom-party-victory-1461598555 European Right Gets Boost From Austrian Freedom Party Victory]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 17, 2016.</ref> Hofer lost the run-off election by less than one percentage point,<ref>Troianovski, Anton (June 1, 2016). [http://www.wsj.com/articles/austrian-court-orders-rerun-of-presidential-vote-1467369788 Austrian Court Orders Rerun of Presidential Vote]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 17, 2016.</ref> and again received a relatively large percentage for a Euroskeptic party in a rerun later that year.<ref>Oliphant, Roland; Cseko, Balazs (December 4, 2016). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/05/time-comes-says-defiant-austrian-far-right-freedom-party-claims/ Austrian far-right defiant as Freedom Party claims 'pole position' for general election: 'Our time comes']. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved December 17, 2016.</ref> The [[Freedom Party of Austria]] surged in the 2017 legislative elections, and while it received third place,<ref>[https://sputniknews.com/amp/europe/201710201058391002-austria-social-dems-come-second-election/ Austrian Social Democrats Come Second in Tight Election Race]. ''Sputnik''. October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Nasralla, Shadia; Knolle, Kirsti (October 14, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-austria-election/austria-shifts-to-right-as-conservative-star-seals-election-win-idUKKBN1CJ0TB Austria shifts to right as conservative star seals election win]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref> it successfully shifted the [[establishment]] [[Austrian People's Party]] to the Right on issues such as immigration.<ref name="StealIdeas">Knolle, Kirsti; Nasralla, Shadia (September 5, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-austria-election/austrias-far-right-party-accuses-conservatives-of-stealing-campaign-ideas-idUSKCN1BG2GW Austria's far-right party accuses conservatives of stealing campaign ideas]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref><ref name="Murphy2017">Murphy, Francois (July 16, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-austria-politics-farright-analysis/win-or-lose-austrian-far-rights-views-have-entered-government-idUSKBN1A107V Win or lose, Austrian far right's views have entered government]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref>

In the first round of the 2016 [[Austria]]n presidential election, [[Freedom Party of Austria]] candidate [[Norbert Hofer]] received 35.1 percent of the vote, which at the time was the party's best result in a national election in history.<ref>Troianovski, Anton (April 25, 2016). [http://www.wsj.com/articles/european-right-gets-boost-from-austrian-freedom-party-victory-1461598555 European Right Gets Boost From Austrian Freedom Party Victory]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 17, 2016.</ref> Hofer lost the run-off election by less than one percentage point,<ref>Troianovski, Anton (June 1, 2016). [http://www.wsj.com/articles/austrian-court-orders-rerun-of-presidential-vote-1467369788 Austrian Court Orders Rerun of Presidential Vote]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 17, 2016.</ref> and again received a relatively large percentage for a Euroskeptic party in a rerun later that year.<ref>Oliphant, Roland; Cseko, Balazs (December 4, 2016). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/05/time-comes-says-defiant-austrian-far-right-freedom-party-claims/ Austrian far-right defiant as Freedom Party claims 'pole position' for general election: 'Our time comes']. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved December 17, 2016.</ref> The [[Freedom Party of Austria]] surged in the 2017 legislative elections, and while it received third place,<ref>[https://sputniknews.com/amp/europe/201710201058391002-austria-social-dems-come-second-election/ Austrian Social Democrats Come Second in Tight Election Race]. ''Sputnik''. October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Nasralla, Shadia; Knolle, Kirsti (October 14, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-austria-election/austria-shifts-to-right-as-conservative-star-seals-election-win-idUKKBN1CJ0TB Austria shifts to right as conservative star seals election win]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref> it successfully shifted the [[establishment]] [[Austrian People's Party]] to the Right on issues such as immigration.<ref name="StealIdeas">Knolle, Kirsti; Nasralla, Shadia (September 5, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-austria-election/austrias-far-right-party-accuses-conservatives-of-stealing-campaign-ideas-idUSKCN1BG2GW Austria's far-right party accuses conservatives of stealing campaign ideas]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref><ref name="Murphy2017">Murphy, Francois (July 16, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-austria-politics-farright-analysis/win-or-lose-austrian-far-rights-views-have-entered-government-idUSKBN1A107V Win or lose, Austrian far right's views have entered government]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref>

On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom [[Brexit|voted to leave]] the EU.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/06/24/major-british-broadcasters-project-great-britain-will-leave-european-union.html WHAT NOW? 'Brexit' vote puts Britain, EU in uncharted territory]. ''Fox News''. June 24, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref>

On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom [[Brexit|voted to leave]] the EU.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/06/24/major-british-broadcasters-project-great-britain-will-leave-european-union.html WHAT NOW? 'Brexit' vote puts Britain, EU in uncharted territory]. ''Fox News''. June 24, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref>

In the 2017 [[The Netherlands|Dutch]] general election, the [[Party for Freedom]] became the second strongest party by receiving its best result ever.

In the 2017 [[The Netherlands|Dutch]] general election, the [[Party for Freedom]] became the second strongest party by receiving its best result ever.

[[French National Front]] candidate [[Marine Le Pen]] received second place in the first round of the 2017 French election on April 23 with over 21% of the vote, meaning she advanced to the second round to face liberal [[Globalism|globalist]] candidate [[Emmanuel Macron]].<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/23/french-presidential-election-le-pen-macron-projected-as-winners-in-first-round.html French presidential election: Le Pen, Macron win first round to advance to runoff]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2017/apr/23/french-presidential-election-results-2017-latest French election first round results 2017 – Macron and Le Pen go through]. ''The Guardian''. April 23, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref><ref>Berton, Elena (April 23, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/23/emmanuel-macron-marine-le-pen-in-runoff-for-french/ French voters reject establishment, send Macron and Le Pen to presidential runoff]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref> Le Pen lost the election with just under 34% of the vote, the election was a victory for her in a sense as it showed that she, her party, and their ideas had entered and were influencing the French mainstream.<ref>Mohdin, Aamna (May 8, 2017). [https://qz.com/975521/marine-le-pen-lost-the-vote-but-she-won-something-better/ Marine Le Pen lost the vote but she won something better]. ''Quartz''. Retrieved May 8, 2017.</ref> Soon after the election, it was revealed that even if Le Pen had won, the [[liberal elite]] in France would have taken steps to keep her from actually welding power.<ref>Dettmer, Jamie (May 19, 2017). [http://www.voanews.com/a/french-officials-secret-plan-marine-le-pen-win-media-says/3861923.html Media: French Officials Had Secret Plan in Event of Le Pen Win]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref>

[[French National Front]] candidate [[Marine Le Pen]] received second place in the first round of the 2017 French election on April 23 with over 21% of the vote, meaning she advanced to the second round to face liberal [[Globalism|globalist]] candidate [[Emmanuel Macron]].<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/23/french-presidential-election-le-pen-macron-projected-as-winners-in-first-round.html French presidential election: Le Pen, Macron win first round to advance to runoff]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2017/apr/23/french-presidential-election-results-2017-latest French election first round results 2017 – Macron and Le Pen go through]. ''The Guardian''. April 23, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref><ref>Berton, Elena (April 23, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/23/emmanuel-macron-marine-le-pen-in-runoff-for-french/ French voters reject establishment, send Macron and Le Pen to presidential runoff]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 24, 2017.</ref> Le Pen lost the election with just under 34% of the vote, the election was a victory for her in a sense as it showed that she, her party, and their ideas had entered and were influencing the French mainstream.<ref>Mohdin, Aamna (May 8, 2017). [https://qz.com/975521/marine-le-pen-lost-the-vote-but-she-won-something-better/ Marine Le Pen lost the vote but she won something better]. ''Quartz''. Retrieved May 8, 2017.</ref> Soon after the election, it was revealed that even if Le Pen had won, the [[liberal elite]] in France would have taken steps to keep her from actually welding power.<ref>Dettmer, Jamie (May 19, 2017). [http://www.voanews.com/a/french-officials-secret-plan-marine-le-pen-win-media-says/3861923.html Media: French Officials Had Secret Plan in Event of Le Pen Win]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref>

While the AfD was unable to gain any seats in the German national parliament in the 2013 election, it entered the Bundestag in the 2017 election after taking a historic third place with nearly 13% of the vote, while Angela Merkel's CDU received its worst result since 1949.<ref>Multiple references:

While the AfD was unable to gain any seats in the German national parliament in the 2013 election, it entered the Bundestag in the 2017 election after taking a historic third place with nearly 13% of the vote, while Angela Merkel's CDU received its worst result since 1949.<ref>Multiple references:

*Chazan, Guy (September 24, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/d18213e0-a105-11e7-b797-b61809486fe2 Nationalist AfD make historic breakthrough in German elections]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved September 25, 2017.</ref> Despite this, Merkel continued defending her open borders policies.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/25/merkel-defends-open-borders-migrant-policy-election-shock/ Merkel Defends Open Borders Migrant Policy After Election Shock]. ''Breitbart News''. September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.</ref>

*Chazan, Guy (September 24, 2017). [https://www.ft.com/content/d18213e0-a105-11e7-b797-b61809486fe2 Nationalist AfD make historic breakthrough in German elections]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved September 25, 2017.</ref> Despite this, Merkel continued defending her open borders policies.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/25/merkel-defends-open-borders-migrant-policy-election-shock/ Merkel Defends Open Borders Migrant Policy After Election Shock]. ''Breitbart News''. September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.</ref>

The 2017 Czech parliamentary election resulted in major gains for Euroskeptic and anti-establishment parties and major losses for the Left.<ref name="LaneCzech2017">Lane, Oliver JJ (October 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/21/eurosceptic-czech-trump-ahead-early-count-national-election-anti-migration-freedom-party-second/ Surge For Right-Wing Eurosceptic ‘Czech Trump’ at Worst Election in Czech History for Left Party]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Moody, John (October 19, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/10/19/in-czech-election-yes-means-no-to-european-union-slavery.html In Czech election, yes means no to European Union slavery]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.</ref> At first place was the populist ANO, led by Andrej Babis,<ref>Multiple references:

The 2017 Czech parliamentary election resulted in major gains for Euroskeptic and anti-establishment parties and major losses for the Left.<ref name="LaneCzech2017">Lane, Oliver JJ (October 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/10/21/eurosceptic-czech-trump-ahead-early-count-national-election-anti-migration-freedom-party-second/ Surge For Right-Wing Eurosceptic ‘Czech Trump’ at Worst Election in Czech History for Left Party]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Moody, John (October 19, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/10/19/in-czech-election-yes-means-no-to-european-union-slavery.html In Czech election, yes means no to European Union slavery]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.</ref> At first place was the populist ANO, led by Andrej Babis,<ref>Multiple references:

*Laca, Peter; Bauerova, Ladka Mortkowitz (October 22, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-23/czechs-add-to-eu-s-headache-by-electing-euroskeptic-billionaire Czechs Add to EU’s Headache by Electing Euroskeptic Billionaire]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 23, 2017.

*Laca, Peter; Bauerova, Ladka Mortkowitz (October 22, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-23/czechs-add-to-eu-s-headache-by-electing-euroskeptic-billionaire Czechs Add to EU’s Headache by Electing Euroskeptic Billionaire]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 23, 2017.

*Gosling, Tim (October 21, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/21/populist-billionaire-sweeps-victory-czech-election/ Populist billionaire sweeps to victory in Czech election]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.

*Gosling, Tim (October 21, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/21/populist-billionaire-sweeps-victory-czech-election/ Populist billionaire sweeps to victory in Czech election]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.