Covid: an accelerator of populism?

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Release date: March 11, 2025
Duration: 8 minutes
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Overview

In Europe, several countries—such as Sweden and Italy—are currently led by populist parties. Across the Atlantic, Donald Trump has been elected to a second term. Yet, these populist movements suffered a setback in 2020. How did they ultimately manage to bounce back? What role did the health crisis play in their rise?

Starring

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Jimmie Åkesson
Self (archive footage)
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Jill Biden
Self (archive footage)