From fiery speeches to charismatic leaders, populism has left an indelible mark on the region, promising change, and challenging the status quo. But as the cycle of populism repeats, a vital question arises: Can Latin… [Read more]
Tag: Populism
Making Sense of the Ukrainian Election
On this Sunday, Ukraine will elect its president for the seventh time since independence. Unlike previous elections, Ukrainians will not only be voting for political parties, or politicians but for a new approach towards politics… [Read more]
The Sweden Democrats’ vision for the future – the return to an imagined past
Populism is on the rise. In Sweden, the right-wing populist party the Sweden Democrats (SD) has grown from a relatively small and unknown political party to the country’s third largest in only 10 years. In… [Read more]
‘Populists are united in their common belief in simple solutions’
In his new book, SPIEGEL correspondent Hasnain Kazim responds to writers of hate mail from the entire spectrum of German society. In his interview with MIA Student Jens Anderer, he provides important insights into the origins… [Read more]
AfD’s Manipulation Campaign: Fake news, Botnets and Foreign Influences
By resorting to blatantly engineered tactics and fake news prior to the German elections, the AfD demonstrated the lengths to which the far-right is willing to go to garner support. Hertie School Alumni Chris Norman… [Read more]
Vox Europe: A response to the return of divisive politics?
As a response to the return of divisive and nationalist politics across Europe, dual degree student Damian Boeselager decided to co-found the young, pro-European party Vox Europe. In this interview, The Governance Post’s Editor Donata… [Read more]
The telos of integration: Do we need a better narrative for the European Union?
Narratives matter, the way we portray history matters, and what we teach younger generations about old grievances matters. MIA student Luiza Leite de Queiroz wonders how a project that affects the lives of half a billion… [Read more]
Who is Czech Trump and Why We Should Be Worried
When asked to comment on the resemblance of his approach to that of Trump, Andrej Babiš replied: “I was never bankrupt.” In the aftermath of the Czech parliamentary election, MPP Student Lucia Čizmaziová weighs upon the… [Read more]
Populism: Why Does Its Definition Matter?
In 1967, U.S. historian Richard Hofstadter gave a talk entitled “Everyone Is Talking about Populism, but No One Can Define It”. Last Thursday’s panel discussion at the Hertie School of Governance on “Lessons from an… [Read more]
The End of Cooperation Games between Spain and Catalonia
The Catalan independence referendum, which the Spanish government deemed to be illegal, has sent shockwaves through Spain and the rest of the world. MPP student Hugo Cuello weighs in on the referendum’s legitimacy, the hard-handed response… [Read more]