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Irish, European election counts to begin following a campaign marred by intimidation and abuse.

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https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2024/06/08/election-counts-to-begin-following-campaign-marred-by-intimidation-and-abuse/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Election%20counts%20to%20begin%20following%20campaign%20marred%20by%20intimidation%20and%20abuse&utm_campaign=morning_briefing_digest

The sorting and counting of ballots in the local and European elections, and in the Limerick mayoral election, will begin at count centres across the country this morning after a campaign marred by incidents of intimidation, abuse and in some cases violence against candidates. Gardai are understood to be pursuing several investigations into instances of assault or intimidation over the past month, while research by two anti-extremist groups confirmed the views of many parties and politicians about a campaign which has seen repeated occasions where candidates feared for their safety. Candidates from across the political spectrum were targeted, including far-right candidates and those critical of immigration. However, researchers said “the majority of those taking part in such actions are influenced by far-right rhetoric.” This trend mirrors an increase in far-right political violence across the European Union, the report states.
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