Interesting. Populism isn’t just about dissatisfaction with the system—it’s a result of deeper divides between elites and ordinary people. Recent crises like the pandemic and inflation fuel this, but the core issue is economic inequality and lack of opportunity. Politicians can’t just offer empty promises; they need real action on job security, social mobility, and inequality. If they don’t, populists will continue to thrive, offering quick fixes to problems that require long-term solutions. The real question is whether mainstream parties can adapt to bridge these divides or if they’ll keep pushing voters toward populism.
BoIuWot on
One of the other big factors are private tabloids that have a habit of selling ragebait and misinfo to the masses, getting them riled up about issues that aren’t issues or straight up don’t exist. Many EU countries hugely benefit from the union, and a lot of them are doing decently in most aspects that people are generally worried about, but because the news-cycle oversells the idea that everything’s gone to shit, people think no-one’s doing anything about our issues, or they’re made to believe they’re the fault of some societal minority to gain even more ragebait status.
Addressing European populism without talking about foreign and domestic misinformation networks really misses the point imo.
jtalin on
The reality is that there is no practical and immediate cure to any of the issues people have a problem with. People have to choose between preserving systems and society that enables them to live as well as they do today, or betting the house on outdated ideologies and amateur politicians with a much worse track record.
ankokudaishogun on
I mean, duh. It’s pretty much the whole point.
I suppose I’m happy there are formal studies proving the connection.
Hard_Feelings81 on
Yes. Populist parties are a REACTION to non-populist parties fucking up majorly and pissing off the people.
Like…DUH!
This is like hitting your head against the wall and then blaming the wall for causing you pain. Maybe you should first look at WHY did you hit your head against the wall.
Late-Let-4221 on
*Shocking revelation.*
Time-Ad-3134 on
Color me surprised, when a huge amount of people are discontent with the current government and consistently ignored, they flock towards the only parties that are willing to hear them out
Let_us_flee on
That’s the point of Democracy. If the incumbents keep implementing policies against the people then they have the right to break free from Mass Media’s control and choose the new representatives.
Just another smear campaign of the elites demonising the so called “Populism” whom the people chose.
Fine_Discount1310 on
Oh really?! Someone really needed fucking data for this? I’m waiting until they start sending out autonomous rovers to check on the people down here.
MeMyselfAnd1234 on
*divide et impera* is 2000 years old
Hottage on
Next up: Populist parties decree data analysis as Leftist Woke Propaganda.
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Interesting. Populism isn’t just about dissatisfaction with the system—it’s a result of deeper divides between elites and ordinary people. Recent crises like the pandemic and inflation fuel this, but the core issue is economic inequality and lack of opportunity. Politicians can’t just offer empty promises; they need real action on job security, social mobility, and inequality. If they don’t, populists will continue to thrive, offering quick fixes to problems that require long-term solutions. The real question is whether mainstream parties can adapt to bridge these divides or if they’ll keep pushing voters toward populism.
One of the other big factors are private tabloids that have a habit of selling ragebait and misinfo to the masses, getting them riled up about issues that aren’t issues or straight up don’t exist. Many EU countries hugely benefit from the union, and a lot of them are doing decently in most aspects that people are generally worried about, but because the news-cycle oversells the idea that everything’s gone to shit, people think no-one’s doing anything about our issues, or they’re made to believe they’re the fault of some societal minority to gain even more ragebait status.
Addressing European populism without talking about foreign and domestic misinformation networks really misses the point imo.
The reality is that there is no practical and immediate cure to any of the issues people have a problem with. People have to choose between preserving systems and society that enables them to live as well as they do today, or betting the house on outdated ideologies and amateur politicians with a much worse track record.
I mean, duh. It’s pretty much the whole point.
I suppose I’m happy there are formal studies proving the connection.
Yes. Populist parties are a REACTION to non-populist parties fucking up majorly and pissing off the people.
Like…DUH!
This is like hitting your head against the wall and then blaming the wall for causing you pain. Maybe you should first look at WHY did you hit your head against the wall.
*Shocking revelation.*
Color me surprised, when a huge amount of people are discontent with the current government and consistently ignored, they flock towards the only parties that are willing to hear them out
That’s the point of Democracy. If the incumbents keep implementing policies against the people then they have the right to break free from Mass Media’s control and choose the new representatives.
Just another smear campaign of the elites demonising the so called “Populism” whom the people chose.
Oh really?! Someone really needed fucking data for this? I’m waiting until they start sending out autonomous rovers to check on the people down here.
*divide et impera* is 2000 years old
Next up: Populist parties decree data analysis as Leftist Woke Propaganda.