Why Is Authoritarian Populism So Appealing to Hungary and Poland?
Why Is Authoritarian Populism So Appealing to Hungary and Poland? Authoritarian populists in both countries have attacked the judiciary and tinkered with constitutions. Authoritarian populists almost doubled their share of electoral votes across Europe between 2001 and 2018 – from 11.8% to 22.3%, according to Swedish think-tank the Timbro institute. There was then a decline after, but it is too early to say if that represents a permanent reversal. Either way, the rise itself has been too large to overlook. While all populist politicians contrast “the people” with “the corrupt elite”...