Covid: an accelerator of populism?

Overview

In Europe, several countries—such as Sweden and Italy—are currently led by populist parties. Across the Atlantic, Donald Trump has been elected to a second term. Yet, these populist movements suffered a setback in 2020. How did they ultimately manage to bounce back? What role did the health crisis play in their rise?

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Gilles Ivaldi

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Erwan Lecoeur

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Miroslav Mares

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Jimmie Åkesson

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Jill Biden

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Joe Biden

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Jair Bolsonaro

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Jean-Jacques Crèvecoeur

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Douglas Emhoff

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Kamala Harris

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