The attacks in Norway have raised awareness of the threat posed by far-right extremist groups in Scandinavia and across Europe.

Details are still emerging about the Norway attacks, but already Norwegians are reexamining their political culture, social structures, and laws.  Silvia Poggioli of NPR reports on the situation in Norway.

NPR discusses Norway’s “open society” and the problem of extremism.

The attacks in Norway are also leading officials and journalists across Europe to reexamine violent groups and extremist racial politics.   Reuters reported on the threat of far-right extremism.   PRI’s The World examines extremism within the European Union.  NPR also reports on extremism in Europe.