What conspiracy theories can tell us about politics in Greece

Conspiracy theories are a feature of political discourse in many countries across Europe, but what do they tell us about the nature of European politics? Alexis Papazoglou writes on the case of Greece, reasoning that conspiracy theories flourish where there is a lack of trust in politicians, and that the growth of populist politics is potentially pushing citizens toward a more conspiratorial world view.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Greece and Eurozone agree to shift from austerity to reforms http://www.europeansources.info/record/greece-and-eurozone-agree-to-shift-from-austerity-to-reforms/

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