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The Politics of Protest [week 17]

The Politics of Protest [week 17]. The Rise of the Radical Right. The Rise of the Radical Right. Protest and elections Ideological continuity (and change) Earlier protest movements. The Radical Right ‘phenomenon’. Italy – Lega Nord and Alleanza Nazionale Austria – Party for Freedom

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The Politics of Protest [week 17]

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  1. The Politics of Protest [week 17] The Rise of the Radical Right

  2. The Rise of the Radical Right Protest and elections Ideological continuity (and change) Earlier protest movements

  3. The Radical Right ‘phenomenon’ Italy – Lega Nord and AlleanzaNazionale Austria – Party for Freedom France – Front National Belgium – VlaamsBelang Netherlands – Freedom Party

  4. Possible reasons for the impact of right wing radicalism among voters Highlight genuine social grievances Decline of distinct social groups ‘Disappearance’ of the Left Questions over the economic downturn, 2007-8

  5. Radical Right parties – continuity or change? Germany – many groups, long history France – one group of significance (FN) Netherlands – pro-Jewish, pro-LGBT Austria – the enigmatic JorgHaider

  6. The Radical Right and Globalisation Focus tends to be on cultural impact Property matters rarely an issue Small-scale capitalism cherished Marxism remains common enemy

  7. Some thoughts: Not just about Far Right ideology Not just about poor and ‘disaffected’ voters The effect of the ‘protest vote’ varies Effects of the Radical Right in government are also varied The economic downturn is a tricky one Earlier protest movements . . .

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