The Nordic countries are home to some populist radical right parties that have made clear political imprints in the latest decades. In this rare volume scholars from political science, media studies and sociology try to understand and explain the crucial role these parties have played in Nordic politics. The story turns out to be somewhat surprising as it contains so much more than only anti-immigrant positions. A piece of Nordic contemporary political history that should be read by anyone interested in parliamentary right-wing radical movements and ideologies.
Marie Demker, Professor in Political Science, Gothenburg University, Sweden
This edited volume is a must read for those interested the populist radical right in what was once believed to be the most stable and tolerant part of Europe. It covers the Nordic populist radical right in its many facets, discussing its core characteristics, as well as its behaviour in the electoral, legislative, and executive arena. It convincingly demonstrates that the Nordic populist radical right is part of the broader far right party family, but is at the same time comprised of four unique parties. Due to historical path dependencies, which are explored in-depth and offer many novel insights, each of the populist radical right parties in the region has become successful on its own terms.
Sarah L. de Lange, Professor of Political Pluralism, Department of Political Science, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
