50 Shades of Radicalism: an Analysis of Contemporary Radical Parties in Europe

Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz

doi:10.1515/ipcj-2015-0003

Authors

Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz Vistula University, 3 Stoklosy St., 02-787 Warsaw, Poland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1515/ipcj-2015-0003

Keywords:

radical politics, far-right, populism, European politics, societal insecurity

Abstract

The paper provides a comprehensive overview of European radical parties. The main aim of this paper is to examine whether there are common patterns regarding these parties, and to analyse the implications of this phenomenon. In order to achieve the above, the paper proceeds as follows: Firstly, the phenomenon of political radicalisation in contemporary Europe is explored. This leads to mapping the radical political landscape in Europe. Finally, the paper concludes with the analysis of the possible outcomes of radicalisation of European politics including the possible societal effects. By doing so the paper argues that a fresh theoretical approach to comprehend the phenomenon is necessary.

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Author Biography

Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz, Vistula University, 3 Stoklosy St., 02-787 Warsaw, Poland

Monika Gabriela Bartoszewicz, Ph.D., earned her Doctoral Degree at the University of St Andrews and specialises in religious violence and political radicalisation, Islam in Europe and religion in politics. She is an Adjunct Professor at Vistula University and the Head of Research in the Centre for the Thought of John Paul II in Warsaw, Poland.

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