Democracies and the Populist Challenge

Populism has become a catchword for mass media and politicians faced with the challenge of protest parties or movements. It has often been equated with the radical right. This unique volume demonstrates that populism is an ambiguous but constitutive component of democratic systems torn between ideology (government of the people, by the people, for the people) and performance.

Author Biography: Yves MŽny is President of the European University Institute.

Author Biography: Yves Surel is Research Associate at the Centre d'Žtude de la vie politique franaise (CEVIPOF).