The Dutch Election: Populism Loses a Round, but Democracy Is Still in Trouble Commentary European leaders breathed a sigh of relief at the Dutch election results. Nevertheless the results are a sign of the ongoing crisis of Western democracy. By Joop Hazenberg
The Populist Temptation - Why Populism is no Option for Green Politics in Europe Populism is a growing movement. Democrats need to investigate on its characteristics to come up with counterstrategies. By Klaus Linsenmeier
Brexit: United Kingdom is divided The referendum on UK's membership in the EU marks a unprecedented turning point in the history of the EU. Its effects cannot entirely be foreseen but it shows the current problem areas of the European integration project. By Klaus Linsenmeier
Time to Act – the Obligation of the European Mainstream to Respond to the Rise of Populism What strategies and actions can counter populist demagoguery and what is necessary to rebuild trust in the national and European political system(s) and restore their legitimacy in the eyes of European citizens? By Julian Rappold
Explaining the Rise of the UK Independence Party Where did UKIP come from, who is supporting it, and what does its rise reveal about British and also European politics? By Matthew Goodwin
European Elections 2014: the Populist Challenge Is it still possible to debunk the populist myths and mend the anti-European sentiments before the elections and how? pdf