Covid: an accelerator of populism? (2025)
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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Jimmie Åkesson
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Jill Biden
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Joe Biden
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Jair Bolsonaro
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Douglas Emhoff
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Kamala Harris
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Boris Johnson
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Marine Le Pen
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Giorgia Meloni
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Javier Milei
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Narendra Modi
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Elon Musk
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Viktor Orbán
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Donald Trump
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Melania Trump
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