Conference on Populism and Civil Society

The conference examines the link between populism, civil society and democracy and, more specifically, the link between civil society, social movements and populism. In this context it will specifically focus on the role of populism and anti-politics in contemporary European politics. We intend to examine how and when ‘bad civil society’ is formed, and what effects it has for European politics. The relation between populism, anti-politics and civil society will be discussed in relation to empirical cases in a variety of European countries, populist parties of both the (extreme) right and the left. We will also focus on key historical examples of populist politics.

Conference web: http://www.cinefogo.org/workpackages/wp29/wp29-conference-populism-and-civil-societyAbout(opens in new window) CINEFOGO
CINEFOGO is an acronym for Network of Excellence “Civil Society and New Forms of Governance in Europe – the Making of European Citizenship”. CINEFOGO aims at enhancing the understanding of social and democratic processes, citizenship and de-mocratic participation in Europe. It seeks to provide knowledge about civil society, citizenship and social protection, nourish a public debate on governance and strengthen intellectual co-operation. To learn more on CINEFOGO, visit http://www.cinefogo.org(opens in new window) or send an e-mail to secretariat@cinefogo.org. The CINEFOGO Network of Excellence is supported by the European Commission within the Sixth Framework Programme, Priority 7: New Forms of Citizenship and Cultural Identities of the European Union.