Kristof Jacobs addresses the ‘myth’ that deliberation will counteract populism, arguing that there seems to be a crucial difference between populist citizens and populist parties. There are indeed reasons to be optimistic when it comes to populist citizens, but far less optimism is warranted when it comes to populist parties
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Radboud University of Nijmegen
Kristof has specialised in populism, democratic innovations and democratic challenges.
His articles have appeared in journals such as the European Journal of Political Research, British Journal of Political Science, Political Behaviour and West European Politics.
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