France's Macron warns of populism "leprosy," Italy hits back
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PARIS/ROME (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday populism was spreading across Europe like a disease that Europeans should fight more vigorously instead of criticizing the actions of pro-European governments like his.