These Times
Europe’s Civilisational Turn?
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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- The rise of far-right parties in Europe is driven by a complex combination of anti-immigration sentiment and economic concerns around cuts to public services and livelihood security.
- Mainstream center-right parties in Europe are adopting far-right rhetoric and policies, leading to the convergence of far-right ideas within center-right politics and potential indirect influence on policy.
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European Politics and the Complex Landscape
The podcast episode discusses the current political landscape of Europe, highlighting the complexity and interconnectedness of various countries. The episode mentions examples such as Victor Orban in Hungary vetoing a European aid package to Ukraine, Gere Wilders' Freedom Party in the Netherlands, Georgia Maloney's rise in Italy, and the Alternative for Deutschland party in Germany. It emphasizes the upcoming European Parliament elections and the impact of domestic politics on Europe's collective future.
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