Why populism is a threat to electoral integrity

Following the election of Donald Trump as U.S. President in 2016, a great deal of political commentary has focused on the rise of populism and its possible impact on Western democracies. Pippa Norris argues that populism heightens the risk of electoral malpractice in three distinct ways: by damaging public trust in democracy, by undermining international standards of electoral integrity, and by increasing the potential for collusion with foreign governments.

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ESO: Background information: Is Populism on the Run? http://www.europeansources.info/record/judy-asks-is-populism-on-the-run/

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