In PerspectiveSince
late 2024, events in Serbia have been unfolding at breakneck speed. Each new protest action and the
government’s reaction have revealed another layer
of corruption at the heart of the government, while the movement's strength has been growing. Since mid-August, the Vučić government is increasingly relying on brute force
against unarmed protesters. What has happened so far? What comes next?
Populism
In PerspectiveThe rise of right-wing discourses in Latin America presents itself as a promise of change, appealing to meritocracy, pragmatism, and economic recovery. Yet behind this language of renewal lies a familiar political logic. In a context of crisis, uncertainty, and generational weariness, these narratives recycle conservative and authoritarian measures while positioning themselves as “real solutions,” gaining particular traction among young people who navigate vulnerability, disillusionment, and the search for stability.
In PerspectiveArgentina’s primary, open, and compulsory elections (PASO) confirmed a shift in the political system towards the far right. The result of the PASO is the conclusion of a process that for at least a decade has seen a sustained deterioration in the living conditions of the population, in the context of increases in the precariousness of labour and in the financialization of life.
