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Debate | 22/10/2007

Populism in Europe

by Meike DülfferPopulism in Europe

A new brand of populism has emerged in the eastern European states of the EU in recent years and has even penetrated their governing parties. In the past twenty years western Europe has also experienced its own brand of populism. How dangerous is populism today? » more

Article | 22/10/2007

The populist moment

by Ivan KrastevThe populist moment

Populist movements no longer question democracy as they did in the 1930's. In east central Europe in particular, populism has even become a by-product of democracy, says Ivan Krastev. Which challenges do Europe's democracies face? » more

Article | 22/10/2007

Populism in the party system in Germany and the Netherlands

by Paul LucardiePopulism in the party system in Germany and the Netherlands

Populist parties have been a part of west European democracies for many years. Some years ago, politicians such as the former Hamburg interior Senator Ronald Schill or the Dutchman Pim Fortuyn attracted a large amount of attention. What are the causes of the different successes and failures for their parties in Germany and in Holland? » more

Article | 22/10/2007

Populism – a hindrance for political socialisation?

by Florian HartlebPopulism – a hindrance for political socialisation?

Often, teenagers feel themselves misunderstood by politicians. Parties and governments do not seem authentic to them. Does this so-called "political querulousness” have the consequence that young people in particular favour populist politicians? And how do the populists present their argumentation? » more

From the press | 22/10/2007

A Danger or a Chance?

The European press has identified populist tendencies of various kinds in almost all EU countries. What do they have in common? » more

Links | 22/10/2007

Further Information

Here you will find links to texts analysing populism in western and eastern Europe as well as transnational studies. » more

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PRESS REVIEW

Main focus of 17/03/2010

EU may help Athens

EU may help Athens

The financial ministers of the Eurozone countries have not as it turns out presented a concrete bailout plan for Greece, but merely agreed at the beginning of the week on "technical modalities" for the approval of such a plan. The Eurozone countries lack a strong leadership, say some commentators, while others see progress and call for still more cooperation.

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