Why does the far-right pose such a threat in Europe?

Deadly gun attack in Germany described as a ‘wake-up call’ for continent

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Supporters of the far-right English Defence League march in London
(Image credit: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

A deadly gun attack on two shisha bars in the German city of Hanau has stoked fears over far-right extremism in Europe.

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