Rise of Populism: Causes, Consequences and Policy Implications?

Populism is on the rise. Donald Trump's presidency in the US and the Brexit referendum campaigns are two prominent examples in recent years. Several EU member states, namely France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Greece, Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany, have experienced how quickly populists can win over voters in national elections. With the U.S. presidential election and the European elections in 2024, many people fear a further rise in political polarization and populism in the Western world.