right-wing populism
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right-wing populism
A political movement that combines right-wing or far-right positions with populist strategies. Typical features include nationalism, opposition to immigration, and criticism of established political elites.
Der Aufstieg des Rechtspopulismus ist in vielen europäischen Ländern ein zentrales politisches Thema.
The rise of right-wing populism is a central political issue in many European countries.
The word is made up of 'rechts' (right-wing, in the political sense), the linking element '-s-', and 'Populismus' (populism). So it describes a populist politics with right-wing content.
Das Buch analysiert die Merkmale des modernen Rechtspopulismus.
The book analyzes the characteristics of modern right-wing populism.
The adjective 'rechtspopulistisch' (right-wing populist) is derived from the noun 'der Rechtspopulismus' (right-wing populism). It can be used to describe people, parties, or ideas.
Er vertritt rechtspopulistische Ansichten.
He holds right-wing populist views.
In political discourse, people often speak of the 'Aufstieg des Rechtspopulismus' (rise of right-wing populism) or the 'Zunahme des Rechtspopulismus' (increase in right-wing populism). 'die Kritik am' (criticism of) or 'die Warnung vor' (warning against) right-wing populism are also common formulations.
Experten warnen vor einer Zunahme des Rechtspopulismus in Europa.
Experts warn of an increase in right-wing populism in Europe.
right-wing extremism
'der Rechtsextremismus' and 'der Rechtspopulismus' both belong to the right-wing political sphere and can have similar themes, for example nationalism or opposition to immigration. However, 'Rechtsextremismus' means an attitude on the far right that rejects the democratic order. 'Rechtspopulismus' is more a political movement that combines right-wing positions with simple messages against supposed elites. The words can be confused because their content can overlap. 'Rechtsextremismus' is the stronger and more extreme term; 'Rechtspopulismus' mainly describes a political strategy and style of language.
Rechtspopulismus nutzt oft einfache Parolen, um Wut gegen politische Eliten zu sammeln.
Right-wing populism often uses simple slogans to stir up anger against political elites.
Die Studie warnt vor Rechtsextremismus, weil einige Gruppen offen gegen die Demokratie arbeiten.
The study warns about right-wing extremism because some groups openly work against democracy.