Seminar on the effects of right-wing populist parties on politics in Finland, Nordic countries and in Europe.

The rise of populism in Finland is not an isolated phenomenon but a part of the larger development in European scale. However, recently the right-wing populist parties have lost their support in many countries. In this seminar researchers and specialists from different countries explore the reasons and consequences behind the phenomenon. What are the reasons behind the rise of the rightwing populism and how has the political landscape changed? Are the populist parties here to stay?