Professor Ben-Porat: Israel’s Rightward Shift Is More Than Political Strategy
In a candid and comprehensive interview with ECPS, Professor Guy Ben-Porat warns that Israel's political rightward shift is not simply...
Dr. Bortun: Economic Insecurity Fuels the Rise of the Far Right in Romania
In the wake of Romania’s high-turnout 2025 presidential election, Dr. Vladimir Bortun offers a powerful analysis of how deep-rooted economic...
From Fraud to Framing: Marine Le Pen’s Trial and ‘Alternative Truth’
Marine Le Pen’s conviction for embezzling EU funds might have marked a legal defeat—but politically, it became a narrative victory....
Dr. Sofos: The More Rigid the Erdogan Regime Becomes, the Easier It May Break
“The more rigid the regime becomes, the more easily it may break,” warns Dr. Spyros Sofos in an illuminating interview...
Professor Marlière: The Far Right Has No Free Pass to Establish a Dictatorship in France
In this timely and incisive interview, Professor Philippe Marlière (UCL) discusses Marine Le Pen’s conviction, the limits of far-right populism,...
ECPS Panel — Discussing Post-Election Germany: Democracy, Populism and the Far-Right Surge
Date/Time: Thursday, March 13, 2025 / 15:00-17:00 (CET) Moderator Dr. Cengiz Aktar (Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Athens...
ECPS Panel — Discussing Post-Election Germany: Democracy, Populism and the Far-Right Surge
Date/Time: Thursday, March 13, 2025 / 15:00-17:00 (CET) Click here to register! Moderator Dr. Cengiz Aktar (Adjunct Professor of Political...
Professor Hough: Mainstream Parties Must Address Issues or Risk Strengthening the AfD
In an interview with the ECPS, Professor Dan Hough warns that mainstream parties must engage with voters’ real concerns or...
Professor Olsen: AfD’s Growth Faces a Ceiling Despite Eastern Stronghold
Despite the AfD’s strong performance in Germany’s Sunday elections, securing nearly 21% of the vote and dominating in the East,...
Professor Arzheimer: AfD’s Surge is a Game-Changer in Post-War German Politics
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has doubled its vote share in the February 23 elections, marking what Professor Kai Arzheimer...
Professor Woll: J.D. Vance’s Speech Was ‘Quite a Hypocritical Statement’
In an exclusive interview with ECPS, Professor Cornelia Woll, President of the Hertie School, criticized US Vice President J.D. Vance’s...
Dr. Ziller: Terror Attack in Munich Likely to Sway Voters More Than J.D. Vance’s AfD Endorsement
Dr. Conrad Ziller, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen, discusses the key factors shaping voter sentiment...