EU at risk of ‘implosion’ as far-right seeks scapegoats, minister warns

Centre-right politicians must resist urge to copy or work with far right, Spain's environment minister says

The future of the EU is being jeopardised by people stirring up social tensions for short-term political gain, Spain's environment minister has said ahead of next month's European parliamentary elections.

Teresa Ribera, who is heading the list for the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers' party in June's poll, said the European project is at risk of an implosion".