Existing studies suggest that right-wing populist parties (RWPPs) appeal to people in
communities that have fallen behind in material terms. However, it remains open which …

This paper examines whether beliefs that local decision-makers are perceived to favour
certain groups or districts over others, are linked to anti-establishment party preferences …

Democracies generate norms prescribing what behaviours and preferences are deemed
acceptable. But what keeps these political norms in place? We expect that they are enforced …

In Sweden, the anti-establishment party, the Sweden Democrats, has seen growing support
in the past four parliamentary elections. This rise is thought to be part of a broader trend …

This paper explores the relationship between social discontent and labour market dynamics,
particularly with respect to the creation and destruction of stable jobs. By bridging studies on …

The 2024 general elections triggered an unprecedented shift in the Portuguese party
system. The radical right skyrocketed from 12 to 50 MPs precisely as the country celebrated …

The far right has moved from oppositional force to control over the last decades. This
outcome is the result of a long-term process of renewal ultimately aimed at dismantling the …

Although the past decade has shown how populist governments may challenge the EU's
budgetary framework, we still lack an understanding of the circumstances under which …

EU development policy has in recent years become more contested and politicised. One key
factor driving this trend is the increasing influence of populist radical right parties (PRRPs) …

This article is an attempt to present, develop, and deploy the use of the concept of
“unpolitics” in relation to Brexit. The article starts with an outline of the concept of unpolitics …