"Save Romania" Union and the Persistent Populism in Romania. Issue 4 (4th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dragoman, Dragoș
• Is Part Of: Problems of post-communism. Volume 68:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 303
• Page End: 314
• Publication Date: 2021-07-04
• Subjects: Post-communism -- Periodicals; Post-communism; Periodicals; 330.91717
• DOI: 10.1080/10758216.2020.1781540
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1075-8216

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The electoral success of the "Save Romania" Union (USR) in the 2016 parliamentary elections sheds new light on the rising populist parties in Romania and offers a new perspective on the Romanian political environment, showing how a new party succeeded in adapting to widespread populist expectations. USR managed to emerge as an important player by reviving old populist themes but in a more radical manner. The party continues to emphasize an anti-elitist orientation combined with a strong anti-corruption campaign, adopting a flamboyant political style based on permanent confrontation, verbal attacks, and extensive accusations.