Italy’s far-right Northern League has received considerable attention due to its recent surge in popularity. In the wake of the January 7th Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris the Northern League, a historically xenophobic party, was able to capitalize on European fears of Islamic extremism. According to the Wall Street Journal, a recent poll found 13% of Italian respondents supported the party. However, this increase in support predates the terrorist attacks that heightened fears of Islamic extremism across Europe.
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