Right-Wing Populism in Europe

Right-wing populist parties are enjoying unprecedented success in elections across Europe. They are participating in government in more and more countries. But who are they? Who leads them? What are their goals? This book provides an overview, ranging from Finland to Italy, and from Portugal to Romania. Brief and concise country profiles are supplemented by texts that examine the causes and dynamics of right-wing populism, the motives of the voters and what could be done to cope with this political phenomenon. Thirty-one authors analyse the factors that contribute to the dynamics of right-wing populism and the democratic means available to rein them in. With contributions on Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.