Professor Sofia Vasilopoulou examines the causes and consequences of political dissatisfaction among the public and the ways in which this is channelled through party strategies and party competition.

This talk examines the evolution of the far right in Greece, tracing its path from the political margins to a more prominent role in recent years. While often interpreted as a reaction to one-off events such as economic crises, the persistence and diversification of far-right parties point to deeper political and cultural dynamics that shape voting behaviour over time. By analysing electoral trends, policy positions, and campaign messages across multiple far-right parties, the talk asks whether the rise of the far right in Greece should be understood as more than a temporary response to crisis.

Sofia is the vice-Chair of the COST Action project Linking Euroscepticism and Populism (CA23102). 

Book tickets here.