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Ann-Cathrine Jungar is a Professor and Head of Department at the Department of Social Sciences, Södertörn University. Her research focuses on populist radical right parties in Europe, with a particular emphasis on Nordic cases. She examines their ideology, organizational structures, transnational contacts, and electoral strategies. Her work also explores government formation dynamics and the impact of the EU on Nordic political systems.
Her current research investigates the transformation of radical right parties from marginal actors to mainstream political participants in Europe, with a focus on Nordic countries. She has conducted extensive studies on the Sweden Democrats, analyzing their ideological evolution, electoral success, and integration into government coalitions.
Key themes in her publications include the interplay between populist rhetoric and policy outcomes, transnational networking among radical right parties, and the evolving role of youth wings in political recruitment. Her work often combines comparative analysis with case studies from Sweden, Finland, and other Nordic nations.
Jungar has contributed to debates on the repercussions of right-wing populism for European integration, parliamentary oversight mechanisms, and democratic governance. Her research bridges political theory and empirical analysis, offering critical insights into contemporary political transformations.
