Populism in Poland

Stanley, Ben; Cześnik, Mikołaj

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-96758-5_5

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“…In response-quoting the interview of Prof. J. Szacki for "Gazeta Wyborcza" of April 23, 2004-Dzwończyk stated that now-in contrast to the 1980s-Populism in Poland is becoming dangerous, because it contests the not fully formed democratic system and calls for rebuilding of "everything" from scratch in the name of particular and often dubious reasons (Dzwończyk, 2006). In this light, the scientific discourse indicates some characteristics of contemporary Polish Populism as including: Poland's political and economic sovereignty, Euroscepticism, a positive image of the Polish nation, anti-communism, anti-elitism, anti-intellectualism, and xenophobia (Przyłęcki, 2012a(Przyłęcki, , 2012bStanley & Cześnik, 2019;Stępińska et al, 2017). These elements also underlie the typology of Populism 4 among Polish citizens and allow the identification of its three main forms (Jakubowska, 2004;Stępińska et al, 2017): procedural populism (assuming that specialized politicians and political parties themselves do not care about people and that people do not need politicians or political parties); sectoral populism (acceptance of "crusades" against criminals or political elites, etc., and the strong position of the Church and the state), xenophobic populism (arguing that Poland should not be a part of the European Union, and that diplomacy should specifically defend Polish political, economic and cultural sovereignty).…”

Section: Right-wing Populism As a Religious-pedagogical Challengementioning

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The effects of religious education on prodemocratic positions in the face of the right-wing populism in Poland: Theoretical analysis and clues for educational practices

Chrostowski

2022

j. relig. educ.

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The Right-wing populism in Poland faces multiple challenges with respect to Religious Education. This is a complex issue, given it is not only about school education supporting pro-democratic positions in the modern generation of students, but also the fact that today’s populists have participated in long-term and complex educational processes of a similar nature. In this sense, the aim of this article is to seek an answer to the question of how Religious Education in Poland—with all of its theoretical and cognitive background rooted in the Christian vision of God and human and the world—can contribute to the elimination of the alliance of the right-wing populist perspectives from the dominant religion of the nation. The article will explain how practical educational opportunities will help students to understand the political strategy of populists, decipher their presentations and approaches, and so shape a positive attitude towards democracy as a desired ideological system within government and social life.

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Section: Right-wing Populism As a Religious-pedagogical Challengementioning

confidence: 99%

The effects of religious education on prodemocratic positions in the face of the right-wing populism in Poland: Theoretical analysis and clues for educational practices

Chrostowski

2022

j. relig. educ.

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“…Nationalism's re-emergence has been facilitated by the growth of populist movements. In countries like India, Turkey, Brazil, Hungary, Poland, and the Philippines, the growing nationalist tendency is reinforced by a perception (whether imaginary or real is immaterial) that the existence of serious internal and/or external threats calls for solidarity and coalescing around a common identity (Stanley & Czesnik, 2019). In China, nationalism is centered around the perception of China's historic importance and expanding military and economic power, and cemented by the Communist party's tight grip on information and communications in society (Babones, 2019).…”

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Addressing Climate Change in the Context of Nationalism: A Multilevel Action Framework

Arogyaswamy¹

2021

SSSR

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Despite the warnings of, and concern over, the inevitability of climate change, there has been a lack of concerted, enforceable action. Some of the predicted phenomena are already unfolding, but the international reaction remains piecemeal. In this review paper, based on grounded theory methodology, the main factors delaying or stymying an appropriate response are conceptualized: skepticism of science; its politicization and perceived conflict with neoliberalism; well-funded opposition by the fossil fuel interests; disregarding long term damage to pursue immediate gains; dimensions of culture such as individualism and attitudes to nature. This paper also posits that these factors have been exacerbated by nationalism and populism, widening the rifts among and within countries. A multilevel approach to countering these challenges is proposed. National governments need to enact appropriate policies. However, institutions (corporations and activist NGOs), transnational climate change governance, public-private enterprises, and committed individuals are crucial to have an impact on mitigation and adaptation. While the handling of the coronavirus exemplifies the fragmentation and skepticism demonstrated in dealing with climate change, it could serve as a foretaste of the disastrous outcomes of climate inaction.

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“…Après son arrivée au pouvoir, le PiS a pris une trajectoire de confrontation avec les institutions constitutionnelles clés qui pourraient limiter le pouvoir du parti et a rapidement mis en oeuvre des politiques attrayantes pour son électorat. Ben Stanley et Mikolaj Cześnik (2019) ont divisé le programme du parti au cours de ses deux premières années au pouvoir en trois catégories: le remplacement de l'élite; la rupture avec l'"impossibilisme" libéral en centralisant le pouvoir afin de gouverner plus librement; et l'enracinement du soutien populaire en introduisant des politiques de satisfaction des masses pour assurer la paix sociale. En bloquant la nomination de trois juges constitutionnels légitimement élus et en les remplaçant par des personnes idéologiquement proches de son programme, le PiS a ouvert la vendetta en cours contre le système judiciaire, en plaçant des membres de son parti et des personnes de confiance dans les plus hauts tribunaux, au nom de la dé-communisation.…”

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Le droit public face aux populismes en Europe: les cas de la Pologne et de la Hongrie

Cardoso¹,

Cserny²,

Borbas³

et al. 2021

PopSoc

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Populism is by no means a legal term, and its conceptual matrix is unclear. Nevertheless, it remains a challenge for Public law, as populist trends challenge the notion of the rule of law and the formal mechanisms for the protection of fundamental rights. The European context illustrates this challenge. In this context, this contribution addresses three points: first, in general terms, the concept of populism is considered in its potential contacts with Public law issues; second, the cases of Poland and Hungary over the last decade are developed, highlighting their contexts and the way in which political and legal institutions, and more specifically constitutional courts, have been able to respond to populist trends. Finally, a concluding point discusses the lessons that can be drawn from these European cases, not only with regard to Poland and Hungary, but more broadly at the European and international levels. The article permits to identify the shortcomings of the instruments for the protection of fundamental rights, which are also the shortcomings of a still incomplete European Public law.

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Populism in Poland

Cited by 36 publications

References 22 publications

The effects of religious education on prodemocratic positions in the face of the right-wing populism in Poland: Theoretical analysis and clues for educational practices

The effects of religious education on prodemocratic positions in the face of the right-wing populism in Poland: Theoretical analysis and clues for educational practices

Addressing Climate Change in the Context of Nationalism: A Multilevel Action Framework

Le droit public face aux populismes en Europe: les cas de la Pologne et de la Hongrie

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