I was thinking of countries like Hungary, Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, as well as Italy who have influential far right populist representation. Germany and France also have populist far right groups that are gaining traction and sadly the UK is now run by a populist party.
The power of veto held by each member country in the group of 27 (26 in the near future?) makes populist leaders much more of a threat.
I’ve enjoyed the width of debate today, but my aching body tells me it’s time for bed.