Populism is a concept that is currently in vogue among political commentators and, more often than not, used pejoratively. The phenomenon of populism is typical

The first comprehensive and truly pan-European study of populist radical right parties in Europe.

Right-wing populist parties are thriving throughout Europe. With few exceptions, political systems have seen such parties make significant electoral gains and s

This book explores the question of why and under which conditions right-wing populist parties receive electoral support. The author argues that neither economic

Radical right-wing populist parties, such as Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom, Marine Le Pen’s National Front or Nigel Farage’s UKIP, are becoming increas