Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)

Populist Support in Europe

Publication Date

2024

College

Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of

Department

Political Science, Department of

BURS Faculty Advisor

Dr. Griffith

Presentation Type

Oral Presentation

Abstract

For Europe, the 2010s were very turbulent. Coming off the Financial Crash of 2007-2009, Europe experienced more economic crises and increased levels of migrants. During this same period, Europe saw increased support for populism. Some scholars said the main cause of this populist support was economic uncertainty. Populist parties' anti-establishment rhetoric appealed to disenchanted voters. Others claimed populism was a result of sociocultural grievances instead. As a result of increased levels of migration and a greater acceptance of people based on progressive values they did not share. Many people felt they were living in a country they no longer recognized and responded by voting for populist parties attracted by anti-immigrant and Eurosceptic rhetoric. The European Social Survey asks many questions that cover economic and sociocultural grievances, along with asking respondents which party they voted for. A regression analysis of these variables can allow us to access the effect, including any difference in it, of these variables on the increase in populism.

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