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Inspired by the success of the US Christian Right and the rise of the global far-right, ultraconservative Christians in Europe are joining forces and seek to reshape Europe. By assembling in anti-gender movements and sharing anti-Muslim narratives, they actively influence the political landscape and shape government policies. The contributors offer new perspectives on the protagonists and the entangled networks that work to abolish liberal democracy in Europe behind the scenes. This anthology is the first to bring together case studies on the Christian Right in over 20 European countries, providing a transnational perspective and an accessible insight for clergy, politicians, and academics alike.
Embedded Autocracy: Hungary in the European Union considers the new Hungarian autocracy as a political regime that is deeply entrenched in the make-up of Hungarian society. The deterioration of the social conditions of democracy did not begin in 2010, when Viktor Orbán came to power, so it cannot be reduced to a leadership issue only. András Bozóki and Zoltán Fleck avoid the trap of historical determinism as well. The Orbán's regime is not based solely on the autocratic traits of the leader, nor on simply institutional failures, but on social contexts and cultural configurations. The analysis employed in this book is complex. Hungary's democratic future depends on our ability to underst...
This book presents an innovative exploration of the rise of political forces that have coalesced around the anti-gender movement, shaping strategies that advocate novel intersections of religion, politicization of gender and sexuality, and radical and populist rejuvenation of conservative ideologies. Through an extensive examination of activist discourses and mobilizations, the author offers a comprehensive political analysis of anti-gender mobilization, encompassing a multidimensional examination of religious, activist, and political opportunity structures. This study unveils three distinct facets characterizing these emerging (Catholic) movements: their relative autonomy from the Church (e...
This Handbook uses a comprehensive study of political institutions, social movements and external pressures to offer nuanced study of politics in the Middle East. Foremost scholars on the Middle East examine key themes such as political change, regional rivalry and authoritarianism, making this collection very timely and relevant as an authoritative source.
From the rise of populist leaders and the threat of democratic backsliding to polarizing culture wars and the return of great power competition, the backlash against the political, economic, and social liberalism is increasingly labeled "illiberal." Yet, despite the increasing importance of these phenomena, scholars still lack a firm grasp on illiberalism as a conceptual tool for understanding societal transformations. The Oxford Handbook of Illiberalism addresses this gap by establishing a theoretical foundation for the study of illiberalism and showcasing state-of-the-art research on this phenomenon in its varied scripts-political, economic, cultural, and geopolitical. Bringing together the expertise of dozens of scholars, the Oxford Handbook of Illiberalism offers a thorough overview that characterizes the current state of the field and charts a path forward for future scholarship on this critical and quickly developing concept.
Inspired by the success of the US Christian Right and the rise of the global far-right, ultraconservative Christians in Europe are joining forces and seek to reshape Europe. By assembling in anti-gender movements and sharing anti-Muslim narratives, they actively influence the political landscape and shape government policies. The contributors offer new perspectives on the protagonists and the entangled networks that work to abolish liberal democracy in Europe behind the scenes. This anthology is the first to bring together case studies on the Christian Right in over 20 European countries, providing a transnational perspective and an accessible insight for clergy, politicians, and academics alike.
Vor welche Aufgaben stellt uns heute der im Lukasevangelium mit der Geburt Jesu verkündete Friede? Gott verheißt der ganzen Menschheit ein Leben in Fülle und Gerechtigkeit. Wir erfahren jedoch immer wieder, dass ein solches nicht von selbst entsteht und auch nicht erzwungen werden kann. Lange Zeit haben wir hoffen dürfen: Nie wieder Krieg in Europa! Friede zwischen Nationen und Religionen ist auf unserem Kontinent beinahe zur Selbstverständlichkeit geworden. Der russische Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine hat das Vertrauen auf diesen gesellschaftlichen und zwischenstaatlichen "Normalfall Friede" tief erschüttert. Darf man angesichts dessen noch auf den verkündeten Frieden hoffen? Und wi...
Europa ist in aller Munde, und es wird überlegt, wie man den europäischen Geist, jetzt, wo er keine Selbstverständlichkeit mehr zu sein scheint, wieder mit Leben erfüllen kann. Das Projekt HAUSBESUCH unternimmt den Versuch, ein europäisches Narrativ anzustoßen: Das Goethe-Institut hat 2016 bekannte Schriftstellerinnen und Schriftsteller aus den Ländern Portugal, Spanien, Frankreich, Luxemburg, Belgien, Italien und Deutschland mit Privatleuten ins Gespräch gebracht. In vielen europäischen Städten haben dafür Gastgeberinnen und Gastgeber ihre Türen geöffnet. Diese Hausbesuche sind in Texte und diese Texte Anfang 2017 in E-Books gemündet. Die vorliegende, für Bibliotheken und Buchliebhaber bestimmte gedruckte Ausgabe versammelt alle Texte: im ersten Band in deutscher und spanischer Sprache, in Band 2 dann in französischer und italienischer Sprache, in Band 3 in niederländischer und portugiesischer Sprache - zehn Reisende, sieben Sprachen, drei Buchbände, ein Europa.
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