These Times Europe’s Civilisational Turn?
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Dec 19, 2023 The podcast explores the rise of populism in European politics, the convergence between center-right and far right, the trajectory of a political party in Germany, and European parties' views on Islam and Ukraine. It also discusses the shifting dynamics in European politics influenced by geopolitical forces and historical events.
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Complex Drivers of Far-Right Rise
- The rise of far-right parties in Europe is driven by a complex mix of cultural and economic factors.
- Economic grievances intertwine with immigration concerns, complicating the populism narrative.
Populism Obscures Real Divides
- Populism is often used to equate far-left with far-right, masking real political differences.
- Center-right and far-right parties are converging, blurring traditional political boundaries in Europe.
AfD Mirrors Center-Right Roots
- The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a radicalized version of the Christian Democrats, born from opposition to Merkel’s policies.
- Center-right and far-right parties often share ideas, differing mainly in framing and level of Euro-skepticism.