The Rise of Populism: A Threat to Europe?

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The Rise of Populism: A Threat to Europe?

The far-right National Front party gained ground in the last French regional election. Is the rise of populist parties a threat to Europe?

By Judy Dempsey

Published on Dec 11, 2015

Source: Deutsche Welle

Speaking to Deutsche Welle’s Quadriga, Judy Dempsey commented on the raise of populist parties in Europe. She was joined by Ulrike Guérot, director of The European Democracy Lab, and Ulrike Herrmann, journalist at Tageszeitung.

This broadcast was originally aired on Deutsche Welle.

About the Author

Judy Dempsey

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Dempsey is a nonresident senior fellow at Carnegie Europe

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