Neo-trasformismo: Historical legacies and populist revolt. (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Riley, Dylan
• Is Part Of: International sociology. Volume 35:Number 6(2020:Nov.)
• Page Start: 710
• Page End: 720
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: Political sociology -- sociological theory -- sociology; sociologie -- sociologie politique -- théorie sociologique; Sociología -- sociología política -- teoría sociológica; Sociology -- Periodicals; Social history -- Periodicals; Social change -- Periodicals; Globalization -- Periodicals; 303.482
• DOI: 10.1177/0268580920944862
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-5809

Abstract

There have been three main types of political outcome from the Great Recession. The first is an insurgency from the left exemplified by Podemos, now in decline, in Spain. It demands a return to classic European social democracy, but presents itself in a more radical rhetorical garb than its mid twentieth century forbears. The second is an insurgency from the right, best exemplified by Hungary's Victor Orbán and his Fidesz Party. It demands a return to a national capitalism reminiscent of the 1930s. The third is the uniquely Italian phenomenon of the Five Star Movement-Lega combination combined with the rise of technocratic governments called into existence by an increasingly activist presidency. What explains this third, mixed model?