Netherlands Archives – Social Science Works

The Fragility of Dutch Democracy: Populism, Fragmentation, and Voter Volatility

December 18, 2025 by Hans Blokland, Democratic Theory, Populism No Comment 0 Views

Right-wing populism has also become a dominant political factor in the Netherlands. The parliamentary elections of October 2025, however, were frequently portrayed in the international press as a defeat for this populism—a defeatRead More

Populism in the Netherlands: tradition or trend?

December 9, 2024 by Eline Sap, Democratic Theory, Populism No Comment 14 Views

This article examines the history of populism in the Netherlands and how this led to the recent success of the populist right-wing PVV. This party is mostly known for its radical ideas aboutRead More