Catherine de Vries

Catherine de Vries, hoogleraar politieke wetenschappen en publicist over populisme en Europese politiek. Ze praat over hoe verslechterende publieke voorzieningen onvrede voedt. Ze gebruikt een symfonie-metafoor om verlieservaringen en politieke leiderschap te verklaren. Ze bespreekt hoe middenpartijen reageren en waarom erkenning belangrijk is voor kiezers.

Join economist Sergei Guriev, an expert on the political economy of populism, and political scientist Catherine de Vries, who studies the drivers of populist support. They dive into the rising tide of populism and its implications on climate policy. Explore how economic crises fuel populist narratives and the challenges they pose for democracy and sustainability. They discuss the critical need for clearer communication and inclusive policies to balance climate action with public support, revealing a complex relationship between populism and environmental priorities.