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Perceived inequality is a breeding ground for populism, say researchers
- March 20, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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In recent decades, income and wealth disparities have widened significantly in many European countries. At the same time, support for populist parties has grown. Previous studies have already pointed out that rising inequality may be contributing to the growth of populist movements. But how can this correlation be explained? Why are more and more people turning to populist parties?
Originally published at Phys.org