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Populist narratives and their influence on innovation: an analysis of political dynamics in Portugal, France and the EU (2014-2024)
| Resumo: | Populist movements have increasingly shaped political discourse in Europe, influencing public perceptions of political matters. This thesis explores the influence of populist narratives on innovation policies in Portugal and France, between 2014 and 2024, analysing how these movements shape and disrupt policymaking. Existing literature highlights the antagonism between populist rhetoric and innovation, yet there remains a gap in understanding how these narratives influence public trust and policy direction. Using a document analysis approach as well as innovation indicators for context, the study assesses the ways in which populism can disrupt political discourse on innovation. Findings suggest that populist movements exploit economic and social insecurities to present innovation as elitist or threatening, thereby stalling progressive policy initiatives. While populism has altered narratives surrounding innovation, its direct impact on policy remains difficult to quantify in the short term. This research contributes to the broader ongoing discussion on the intersection of political dynamics and innovation policy. |
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| Autores principais: | Souto, Maria Aguiar de Carvalho Botelho do |
| Assunto: | Innovation Policy Populism Political Narratives European Union National Innovation Systems |
| Ano: | 2025 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade de Lisboa |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa |
| Resumo: | Populist movements have increasingly shaped political discourse in Europe, influencing public perceptions of political matters. This thesis explores the influence of populist narratives on innovation policies in Portugal and France, between 2014 and 2024, analysing how these movements shape and disrupt policymaking. Existing literature highlights the antagonism between populist rhetoric and innovation, yet there remains a gap in understanding how these narratives influence public trust and policy direction. Using a document analysis approach as well as innovation indicators for context, the study assesses the ways in which populism can disrupt political discourse on innovation. Findings suggest that populist movements exploit economic and social insecurities to present innovation as elitist or threatening, thereby stalling progressive policy initiatives. While populism has altered narratives surrounding innovation, its direct impact on policy remains difficult to quantify in the short term. This research contributes to the broader ongoing discussion on the intersection of political dynamics and innovation policy. |
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