"Populism has no obvious economic reasons. It is more about identity and expectations. // Populism has nothing to do with popular."
— Kai Diekmann // Olaf Scholz,former publisher and editor BILD group // First Mayor of the City of Hamburg
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Olaf Scholz and Kai Diekmann on Populism
Why is populism spreading across the societies of Europe, the United States and Japan? To start off the opening debate of United Europe’s Young professional Seminar on “The Populist Challenge”…
Bianca Achatz: What Populists Leaders Have in Common
The Young Professionals Seminar in October 2017 in Hamburg focussed on “The Populist Challenge“ in Europe, and I was fortunate to discuss this important topic with so many engaged and…
The Populist Challenge: Conclusions of the YPS Hamburg
In Europe, populist movements are attracting a growing number of voters with messages that are simplistic and nationalist. These parties do not offer sustainable solutions; instead, they stir up resentment…
New Managing Directors at United Europe
This autumn brings some changes in the management team of United Europe. After more than four years with the association, Bettina Vestring will leave United Europe at the end of…
Jaap de Hoop Scheffer: Never Waste a Good Crisis
It has often been said that Europe is an economic and financial giant, a political adolescent and a military pygmy. But does it have the luxury to remain that? Look…
Why Sylvie Goulard is Optimistic About Europe
Look at Europe: we are beset by populist troubles and a severe financial, economic and social crisis. Migration and terrorism represent huge challenges. In many countries, our democracy is not…
Julia Reuss on France’s Next President
France is a deeply divided and disaffected country. Emmanuel Macron, a pro-European liberal, and Marine Le Pen, a Nationalist and Protectionist, represent fundamentally different choices. Yet both owe their success…