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https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.20901/pp.14.2.01
Is Populism Inherently Illiberal? Insights from Kirchnerism and SYRIZA in Power
Grigoris Markou
orcid.org/0000-0002-3777-4670
; University of Macedonia
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Sažetak
This article delves into the academic discussion on the relationship between populism and liberal democracy, challenging the view that all populist movements, parties, and leaders are inherently illiberal. Drawing from a Laclauian perspective, which frames populism as an integral part of democratic politics that amplifies the voices of marginalized groups, we argue that populism can align with the principles of liberal democracy and/or does not necessarily lead to illiberal democracy or authoritarianism. Through the examination of left-wing populist cases in Argentina [Kirchnerism (2003-2015)] and Greece [SYRIZA (2015-2019)], we aim to demonstrate the inadequacy of approaches that understand populism as an inherently illiberal phenomenon, which often overlook the pluralistic and inclusive aspects of populism. Thus, we provide a response to this query: Is every populist case necessarily illiberal?
Ključne riječi
populism; liberal democracy; illiberalism; Kirchnerism; SYRIZA.
Hrčak ID:
325742
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Datum izdavanja:
30.12.2024.
Posjeta: 19 *