Unhappy lives linked to recent rise of right-wing populism in Europe
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Life dissatisfaction increases support for right-wing populist parties by fostering political distrust and anti-immigration sentiment, according to a study analyzing survey data from 14 European countries.

Survey data from 14 countries, researchers found individuals dissatisfied with their lives are more likely to hold negative views on immigration and distrust political institutions.

  • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 months ago

    I know that I’m dissatisfied with the proliferation of both left and right wing extremism, but the right wing variety does present much more immediate threats.