Since the early 90s populism has been a regular component of Romanian politics. Over time, several populist parties gained representation, but their success was on the short-term. In 2012, the combination of charismatic leadership and intense mediatisation – primarily through leader’s...

The European Council is increasingly central to the governance of the European Union. Even if national parliaments have originally focused their involvement in EU affairs on the ordinary legislative process, most of the chambers have started to develop specific activities, before or after...