Two Visions of Populism

This case focuses on the mayoral meeting between Amsterdam and Barcelona, specifically examining their commitment to sustainable tourism and the clash between regulatory and rights-based populism.

The context is framed as exclusionary, with both resentful and persistent belongings and modus vivendi outcomes. The methodological choice centres on analyzing the mayoral discourse, and the relevance of Barcelona’s socio-political history adds depth to the examination.

The case concludes by seeking to contribute valuable insights to the discussion surrounding the future of left-wing politics. It explores the potential strengths and limitations of regulatory populism and rights-based populism, drawing parallels with movements like Podemos and Syriza.

The synthesis underscores the delicate balance required for populism to positively contribute to democratic capacity and democratic ideals.

Context

Exclusionary

Belonging

Resentful / Persistent

Outcome

Modus vivendi

Stephen Sawyer
Stephen Sawyer

PI of WP2 and responsible for France data collection

Zona Zarić
Zona Zarić

Postdoctoral Fellow and WP2 co-lead

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