Ugo Gaudino
Left-wing populists tend to be inclusionary and egalitarian towards ethnic minorities. ButâŻUgo Gaudino points out that their defence of Muslim communitiesâ religious grievances often clashes with their secular agenda. While they may de-securitise Islam, they frame other issues and groups as urgent security threats, in line with the populist friend-versus-enemy conception of politics Read more
Stefano Intropido
Stefano IntropidoâŻshows how Pope Francis reshaped the Churchâs care for forced migrants by blending tradition with bold reform. As Cardinals choose his successor, Francis' forward-thinking legacy offers a promising blueprint for a more peopleâcentred future Read more
Andrea KrizsĂĄn
In recent years, gender equality has become a major political battleground. At the heart of this conflict is the 2011 Istanbul Convention to combat violence against women. Andrea KrizsĂĄn and Conny Roggeband examine which factors drive support or opposition to the Convention, across a variety of European countries Read more
NatĂĄlia NoskoviÄovĂĄ
Two nations, one name, divergent paths: NatĂĄlia NoskoviÄovĂĄ delves into the illiberal mobilisations of the Czech and Slovak Alliances for Family and National Marches for Life. Here, she navigates the religious and secular strategies of anti-gender movements in the heart of Europe Read more
Eva Fodor
Illiberal Hungary has become famous in recent years for paying families to have, or pledge to have, children. This, writes Eva Fodor, has transformed the criteria and practice for social citizenship and democratic participation Read more
Camilla Reuterswärd
Javier Mileiâs electoral victory ushered in another right-wing populist win in Latin America. The new president threatens to undo a major achievement for womenâs rights âArgentinaâs abortion legalisation. Yet Milei might not succeed. Camilla Reuterswärd and Cora Fernandez Anderson explain why the radical populist will lose the battle over abortion Read more
Alessia DonĂ
After the Fratelli dâItalia victory in the 2022 Italian general election, a radical-right government formed, headed by party leader Giorgia Meloni. Alessia DonĂ explores gender issues in FdI ideology, and the partyâs alliance with the Italian anti-gender movement. She finds the Meloni government is founded on reactionary Catholic extremism Read more
Maja GergoriÄ
Planning for forthcoming Pride months, LGBTI activists are aware of growing opposition to their cause. Yet, writes Maja GergoriÄ, anti-LGBTI rhetoric and policy meet with a strong and united LGBTI movement in Eastern European countries Read more
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