How did AfD become the third-largest political force in Germany? And is the country’s democratic cordon sanitaire strong enough to hold? Following the recent elections in Eastern Germany, we talked to Manès Weisskircher... populismobserver.com/2024/10/01/i...
Germany has long been viewed as *the* model for reckoning with past atrocities—particularly through its atonement for the Holocaust and the creation of a public space steeped in historical reflecti…
New Interview 🔥 populismobserver.com/2024/06/17/i...
The impact of populists in power is always a much-debated topic. There are the apocalyptics, who predict locusts and other misfortunes every time a populist comes to power. Then there are those like J...
That's a wrap for our GenderingIlliberalism mini-series. Huge 💐 thanks to Andrea Peto of CEU, @alinadr.bsky.social@populismblog.bsky.socialbit.ly/4b1Utkg
What are anti-establishment parties, and what do they have to do with populism? Can they also be technocratic? How have they been evolving over time? We discuss all these issues with Bartek Pytlas 🔥 populismobserver.com/2024/04/30/i...
What are anti-establishment parties, and what do they have to do with populism? Can they also be technocratic? How have they been evolving over time? Are all parties equally credible when they produce...
"Under illiberal administrations, women’s voices, safety, and access to the city all remain in danger." Yet another great article (this time by Cătălina Frâncu) for the illiberalism series 🌊 @ecprtheloop.bsky.socialtheloop.ecpr.eu/how-illibera...
In recent decades, real progress has been made to inclusivity in urban policies and in access to urban spaces. Cătălina Frâncu warns these gains are now under threat. Here, she explores the impact of ...
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One of the most iconic pieces of academic literature on populism celebrates its 20th anniversary since publication. We're referring to “The Populist Zeitgeist”, Cas Mudde’s paper published by Governme...
Coming soon, the interview with Cas Mudde for the 20th anniversary of "The Populist Zeitgeist"...stay tuned 🍿
Do Portuguese citizens share a particular appreciation for the authoritarian past? To what extent are these feelings more prominent among Chega supporters? Some answers to these questions two days before the Portuguese national election 👇 blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
Opinion polls suggest Chega could become Portugal’s third-largest party in the country’s legislative elections on 10 March. Luca Manucci and Steven M. Van Hauwaert assess the roots of the party’s s…
Yes, this year the Portuguese national election produced some funny posters, and cows have a central part in them 😂
