Andreas Fagerholm

Andreas Fagerholm is a Researcher at the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, specializing in Social Sciences. His work focuses on comparative political analysis, particularly examining ideological fringes such as radical left and right-wing parties. He actively contributes to research on European democracy, government participation, and international conflicts, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

• Research Interests: Radical left/right politics, coalition governments, European Union attitudes, war studies, political polarization.

He co-led the DemDialogue project (2021–2024), funded by Högskolestiftelsen i Österbotten, which explored societal discourse from hate speech to democratic dialogue. With over 31 publications since 2013, his research is widely disseminated, appearing in journals like West European Politics and Europe-Asia Studies, and referenced on platforms including Wikipedia and Mendeley.

His work bridges theoretical analysis with real-world political dynamics, emphasizing content analysis and policy implications. He has been cited over 40 times across Scopus-indexed outputs, reflecting his impact on scholarly discussions about extremism, governance, and international conflicts.