Features of Manifestations of Populism in Eastern Europe Cover Image

Особенности проявлений популизма в странах Восточной Европы
Features of Manifestations of Populism in Eastern Europe

Author(s): Svitlana Bulbenjuk
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Government/Political systems, Politics and society
Published by: Wydział Nauk Politycznych i Studiów Międzynarodowych UW
Keywords: populism; Eastern Europe; democratic transition; right-wing parties; left-wing parties

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the features of manifestations of populism in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine. The origins of right and left populism in these countries are investigated. The activities of populist leaders and political parties, their influence on the political development of each country are analyzed. It is shown that the triumph of populism in most countries is associated with the crisis of traditional politics and the disappointment of citizens in the systemic political forces. The author substantiates the conclusion that the formation of a developed political culture of an activist type can become effective in countering the spread of populism.

  • Issue Year: 62/2021
  • Issue No: 62
  • Page Range: 30-43
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Russian