Populism And Social Democracy’s Distress

The EU’s political landscape is being transformed as the economic and the refugee crises intertwine with terror. Populism is becoming consistently a rising force across Europe. Manifested in left- or right-wing varieties, populism either 'defends' the poor against the elites and neoliberalism, or alternatively, the country’s national identity against Islamists and foreigners by thriving on xenophobia. Shared attributes of both sides are cultivation of fear and hatred for their respective enemies.

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ESO: Background information: Populist Political Communication in Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/populist-political-communication-in-europe/

ESO: Background information: Can the EU Survive Populism? http://www.europeansources.info/record/can-the-eu-survive-populism/

Social Europe, 11.10.16: Populism And The Need For A New Social Contract https://www.socialeurope.eu/2016/10/populism-and-the-need-for-a-new-social-contract/

Social Europe, 26.10.16: For Europe’s Sake, Social Democrats Must Recognize Capitalism Is A Source Of Injustice https://www.socialeurope.eu/2016/10/for-europes-sake-social-democrats-must-recognize-capitalism-is-a-source-of-injustice/

Social Europe, 20.04.17: Is There A Future For Social Democracy In Europe? https://www.socialeurope.eu/2017/04/future-social-democracy-europe/

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