National Populism

It is time to let go of the assumption that democracy always leads to progressive outcomes.

Explanations for democratic backsliding in Hungary have so far neglected the role of neoliberalism and the resultant economic disintegration.

Thierry Baudet, leader of the Forum for Democracy, could be the new face of the Dutch populist right.

Populism is malleable and isn’t the problem. The xenophobic nationalism that underpins certain populist movements is what threatens democracy.

How do we define populism? How did it influnce the Dutch elections, and what can Green parties learn from it?

Erica Meijers unpacks the concept of ‘the people’ at the heart of populist movement’s message, and argues that a look at its theological roots can help to understand and subvert it.

With many of the traditional larger parties in disarray in France, will this and a fatigue with the status quo play to the advantages of so-called outsiders such as Le Pen and Macron?