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How Populism and Polarization Affect Europe's Liberal Democracies
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Abstract In recent years, two phenomena have put Europe's liberal democracies under strain: populism and polarization. The rise of populist parties, the increasing radicalization of publics and political discourse, as well as the expansion of hyperpartisan media have caused concern among observers and citize... view more
In recent years, two phenomena have put Europe's liberal democracies under strain: populism and polarization. The rise of populist parties, the increasing radicalization of publics and political discourse, as well as the expansion of hyperpartisan media have caused concern among observers and citizens alike. While lively academic discussions have revolved around the causes of these phenomena, research regarding their real-world consequences has been sparse. This thematic issue wants to address this gap in the literature and contribute to developing strategies for mitigating potential threats populism and polarization may pose to liberal democracies. To this end, it examines how populism and polarization affect citizens across Europe. It links research on audiences of hyperpartisan media with work on elite-induced polarization, populist conceptions of democracy, election results and support for the democratic system, and policy-making by populist governments.... view less
Keywords
populism; opinion formation; discourse; polarization; democracy; online media; political support; political attitude; new media
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
hyperpartisan media
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 1-5
Journal
Politics and Governance, 8 (2020) 3
Issue topic
Populism and Polarization: A Dual Threat to Europe's Liberal Democracies?
ISSN
2183-2463
Status
Published Version; reviewed