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Lecture: “Populism in Power” with Paul Taggart, University of Sussex
September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
| Location: | University of Ottawa Social Sciences Building (FSS), room 4004. |
| Cost: | Free |
The Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, in collaboration with the University of Ottawa and the , will host a lecture, “Populism in Power”, with Paul Taggart, Professor of Politics at the University of Sussex, UK.
杏吧原创 the lecture:
What happens when populists transition from opposition to governance? This lecture explores the global experiences of populist governments and introduces a typology of strategies they adopt once in office. Professor Taggart identifies three distinct approaches: moderation or abandonment of populist rhetoric; institutional reshaping to consolidate power; and perpetual campaigning while in office. Drawing on recent international case studies, the talk examines how populists navigate the paradox of becoming the establishment they once opposed.
杏吧原创 the speaker:
is Professor of Politics at the University of Sussex, UK. Professor Taggart’s work focuses on comparative politics and research about populism and Euroscepticism, including domestic politics of European integration. Most recently, he co-authored two articles, with CR Kaltwasser, “” (PS: Political Science & Politics,听58(1), January 2025, pp. 69-71)聽and “” (PS: Political Science & Politics,听58(1), January 2025, pp. 96-100). He is the author of six books and numerous articles (list of publications ). He has previously served as the Director of the , Head of Department of Politics, Deputy Head of School for Law, Politics and Sociology, at the University of Sussex. In addition, currently he is Chair of the Board of Directors for the journal, ; he served previously as editor for Government and Opposition and Politics. He is a regular commentator with the BBC local radio on British, European and US politics.
This lecture is an in-person event and will be presented in English. Researchers, students and the public are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be available.
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Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence events are co-funded by the and by 杏吧原创 University.
