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Populism & Radicalism

Over the last few decades, we have seen the decline and then collapse of the narratives around which European political structures were constructed. As a consequence, populism and radicalism are on the rise across the globe.

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On Jan 16, 2023
RT @POLITICOEurope: OPINION: Like it or not, the clashes between the Czech Republic's former PM Andrej Babiš Babiš and Prague’s urban intelligentsia are exactly what vibrant democratic politics in Europe. https://t.co/BNoK3j3GN1
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Don’t worry, Czech democracy will be fine

Don’t worry, Czech democracy will be fine

Whatever happens in the run-off, this is exactly what vibrant democratic politics in Europe look like in the 21st century.

@HuffPost shared
On Jan 14, 2023
Supporters gave a security guard things like Brazilian-themed T-shirts, hats, banners and even a shoe to be autographed by the right-wing populist. https://t.co/ZIv320fGVa
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Brazil Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro Gives Autographs To Fans In Florida

Brazil Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro Gives Autographs To Fans In Florida

Supporters gave a security guard things like Brazilian-themed T-shirts, hats, banners and even a shoe to be autographed by the right-wing populist.

@DrSeanHanley shared
On Jan 18, 2023
RT @CEUDemInst: Illiberal conservatism, civilizationist ethnocentrism and paternalist populism are the three principal modules in the Orban regime’s ideology. 💡 Learn more at our next Rooftop Seminar! Details: 👉 https://t.co/4GvobacteC Registration: 👉 https://t.co/9uHvvG2tJW https://t.co/uWkbWQNFGP
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The Ideological Profile of the Orban Regime

The Ideological Profile of the Orban Regime

Speaker: Zsolt Enyedi is a Senior Research Fellow at the CEU Democracy Institute, and Professor at the CEU Department of Political Science. His articles appeared in journals such …

@ProSyn shared
On Jan 17, 2023
The specter of populism has receded in Europe, where it has been overshadowed by the larger threat of a Russian victory, writes Sławomir Sierakowski. https://t.co/E4a6MoCzCB
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Russian Aggression Is Undermining Populism

Russian Aggression Is Undermining Populism

Sławomir Sierakowski says the Ukraine war is forcing the Kremlin’s Western sympathizers to choose moderation or face marginalization.

@RUSI_org shared
On Jan 16, 2023
🚨New RUSI Emerging Insights Report, ‘Near-Sighted on Far-Right Financing: Why we Need a CTF Rethink’ by Stephen Reimer is out now! https://t.co/YUoqP1AjNK
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Near-Sighted on Far-Right Financing: Why we Need a CTF Rethink

Near-Sighted on Far-Right Financing: Why we Need a CTF Rethink

Extremism and terrorism motivated by far-right ideologies has captured the attention of policymakers and much of the public as an urgent threat to peace, security and democracy across much ...

@robfordmancs shared
On Jan 18, 2023
RT @GeneralBoles: Jean-Claude Van Starmer: words by @jameskirkup, picture by yours truly (you're welcome) https://t.co/i3javrEIUj https://t.co/8TpmyWJL8X
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Jean-Claude Van Starmer is outfoxing the Tories’ favourite black-ops plan

Jean-Claude Van Starmer is outfoxing the Tories’ favourite black-ops plan

I don’t believe anyone has ever compared Sir Keir Starmer to Jean-Claude Van Damme, so I’m going to be the first here. Because in one vital way, the mild-mannered Labour leader is very like ...

@TheEconomist shared
On Jan 13, 2023
How the battlegrounds of the culture wars have shifted https://t.co/qS5EvKdmxD
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@Newsweek shared
On Jan 14, 2023
Marjorie Taylor Greene insists she's "still the same person" after backlash https://t.co/Os61VpgNzj
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Insists She's 'Still The Same Person' After Backlash

Marjorie Taylor Greene Insists She's 'Still The Same Person' After Backlash

Infowars viewers called Greene "a fraud" for supporting Kevin McCarthy's House speakership bid.