Resilience of Europe’s populist right carries warning for US Democrats

As Democrats bask in electoral success the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary offer a cautionary tale

In the afterglow of electoral triumph, hope springs renewed for Democrats confined to the frustrating impotence of political opposition.

Boosted by last week's electoral wins in New York City, Virginia, New Jersey and elsewhere, as well as California's affirmation of Proposition 50 allowing for congressional redistricting, party members suddenly feel able to dream that future elections may herald an escape route from the Donald Trump era.