Mattia Zulianello
Mattia ZulianelloāÆintroduces the PopulisTree, a new taxonomy and open-access dataset that maps the full diversity of populist parties across Europe over recent decades. Building upon and expanding the existing PopuList database, The PopulisTree helps scholars, journalists, and policymakers analyse one of the most important political phenomena of our timesĀ Read more
John Ryan
A Jordan Bardella presidency would representĀ the most significant reconfiguration of executive power since the Fifth Republicās founding. Even without a radical policy rupture, the symbolic impact on democratic norms and institutional trust would be profound, including significant risksĀ for the EU, argues John RyanĀ Read more
Ugo Gaudino
Left-wing populistsĀ tend to be inclusionaryĀ and egalitarian towards ethnic minorities. ButāÆUgo Gaudino points out that their defence of Muslim communitiesā religious grievancesĀ often clashes with their secular agenda. While they may de-securitiseĀ Islam,Ā they frameĀ other issues and groups as urgent security threats, in line withĀ theĀ populistĀ friend-versus-enemyĀ conceptionĀ of politicsĀ Read more
Francesco Vittonetto
Brought together by a shared ideology, converging around global events, and united in their support for radical-right leaders,Ā populist audiences on social media are becoming increasingly global. Francesco VittonettoĀ discussesĀ why we canĀ now startĀ talkingĀ aboutĀ transnationalĀ populist publicsĀ Read more
Manoel Gehrke
We often attribute populismās rise to structural factors ā economic insecurity, digital technology, and cultural backlash. But Manoel Gehrke and Feng Yang reveal a more immediate trigger: former leaders' conviction for corruption. In less democratic contexts, these rulings open the door for governments to amplify personalistic appeals ā and boost their popularity Read more
Maurits Meijers
Populist rhetoric often pits a virtuous people against a corrupt elite. But when populist leaders invoke these definitions, do they always mean the same thing? Maurits Meijers, Robert A. Huber, and Andrej Zaslove explore the role of ideology in such definitions, shedding light on why populism remains a powerful political force Read more
Camil Ungureanu
Camil Ungureanu and Delia Dumitrica examine the phenomenon of Diana ČoČoacÄ, Romania's far-right strongwoman leader and TikTok sensation. While the populist right tends to champion traditional gender roles, ČoČoacÄ is crafting fresh gender narratives that resonate with female voters, Read more
Oliver Gruber
Oliver Gruber and Philipp Schnell examine how populist radical-right parties are extending their influence far beyond traditional populist policy areas, such as immigration. Across Europe, these parties are switching their focus to education policy. Read more
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