A populist wave has swept across western countries in recent years, exposing the vulnerabilities of liberal democracy and driving the political agenda to the right. Germany is no exception. In 2017, the far-right populist party the Alternative for Germany (AfD) became the third-largest party in the Bundestag, positioning itself against the 'corrupt liberal elite' as the voice of the people.
'We Are the People' examines the sudden growth and radicalisation of the AfD, from its eurosceptic beginnings in 2013 to its increasing extremism. Bochum discusses the distinct character of populism in Germany and argues that the AfD offers no real alternative.
Worldwide political and economic insecurity makes it impossible to write the AfD off as a blip. Imploring us to learn from the German and UK experiences of populism, Bochum warns against the adoption of the populist agenda by mainstream political parties.
| ISBN: | 9781912208920 |
| Publication date: | 27th April 2020 |
| Author: | Penny Bochum |
| Publisher: | Haus Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 87 pages |
| Series: | Haus Curiosities |
| Genres: |
Political parties and party platforms |
A populist wave has swept across western countries in recent years, exposing the vulnerabilities of liberal democracy and driving the political agenda to the right. Germany is no exception. In 2017, the far-right populist party the Alternative for Germany (AfD) became the third-largest party in the Bundestag, positioning itself against the 'corrupt liberal elite' as the voice of the people.
'We Are the People' examines the sudden growth and radicalisation of the AfD, from its eurosceptic beginnings in 2013 to its increasing extremism. Bochum discusses the distinct character of populism in Germany and argues that the AfD offers no real alternative.
Worldwide political and economic insecurity makes it impossible to write the AfD off as a blip. Imploring us to learn from the German and UK experiences of populism, Bochum warns against the adoption of the populist agenda by mainstream political parties.
'We Are the People' features in the following genres: Political parties and party platforms
'We Are the People' is available in Paperback
'We Are the People' was written by Penny Bochum and published by Haus Publishing
'We Are the People' has 87 pages
Yes it is part of Haus Curiosities series
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