Overview

The book offers insight into different relevant issues related to recent developments in the political and media space in Europe. The authors are interested in how these phenomena affect the future of the democratic system and the general development of the European Union. The special focus is on populism as one of the most discussed political phenomena in recent years. The assumption is that the rise of populism in Europe is a reaction to the anomalies and consequences of globalisation as well as a symptom of the crisis of established politics. Furthermore, the spread of populist messages is related to the profound change the media space is facing, particularly with the crisis of traditional media. Populists utilise different media channels that often serve to spread disinformation. Strengthening European democracy requires improving institutional effectiveness, responsiveness and accountability toward the citizenry, as well as building a European identity.

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Author:   Matevz Tomsic
Publisher:   Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Imprint:   Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Edition:   New edition
Volume:   55
Weight:   0.287kg
ISBN:  

9783034356121

ISBN 10:   3034356129
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   23 March 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Matevž Tomšič: Introduction - Petra Kleindienst: Navigating the Waves of Populism: Human Dignity and Constitutional Democracy - Matevž Tomšič: Mass Media and the Rise of Populism - Ladislav Cabada: Populist Central European Regionness as the Part of anti-Western Narrative: Example of Conspiracy in Czech ‘Alternative’ Media and Discourse - Rok Bratina: ‘Pahorism’ as an Alternative to Populism? A Case Study of Borut Pahor and the 2012 Presidential Elections - Tamara Besednjak Valič, Janja Lozar: Towards Journalism Culture: A Systematic Literature Review of Journalist Values in Contemporary Media - Milan Zver: The Problem of Excessive Regulation of Media. Etatisation of Media Space? - Alenka Pandiloska Jurak: Media/Digital Literacy, Access to Information and European democracy in the Light of Information and Communication Technology Adaptation - Erika Džajić Uršič: The Synergy of Industrial Symbiosis, Social Media, and Sustainable Development: Shaping a Circular Future - Matevž Tomšič: Conclusion

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Matevž Tomšič is a political sociologist and Professor at the School of Advanced Social Studies in Nova Gorica. He also works at the Faculty of Information Studies in Novo mesto and the Study Centre for National Reconciliation. His research interests include political elites, leadership, democratisation and political culture.

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