Editor's note

Even though the right wing recently lost in France, it would be a mistake to think that populism no longer represents a serious threat to Europe and the EU. Today, virtually every European country has a populist party represented in national or regional parliaments.

To counter populism’s appeal, the EU needs a new strategy, argues Richard Maher.

Fabrice Rousselot

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‘Pulse of Europe’ supporters hold banners before a meeting between Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron on May 15 2017 in Berlin. Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters

Populism is still a threat to Europe — here's how to contain it

Richard Maher, European University Institute

Even if populist movements have been turned back in a few European elections, populism is not going to disappear. The EU needs a strategy to contain it.

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