Explaining the electoral success of the new right
The German case
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6407798 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wesley D Chapin (School of International Relations, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1997 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 53-72 |
| Publication date | 1997-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | West European Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0140-2382 • E-ISSN: 1743-9655 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01402389708425191 |
| OpenAlex | W2142571362 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 20 |
| References cited | 25 |
Immigrants are blamed for economic and social problems throughout Europe. This article explores the theoretical argument that electorates support new right parties because they are placing more emphasis on specific issues like immigration. The findings provide evidence that immigration explains much of the electoral support for the new right parties in Germany. Areas with larger immigrant populations provide fewer votes, while areas where immigrants 'commit more crime' provide greater support. This suggests the problems associated with immigration explain the new right's support, rather than simple xenophobia. As long as such problems continue, the potential for new right success will remain
Argument (complex analysis · Commit · Development economics · Economics · German · Immigration · Political economy · Political science · Sociology · Xenophobia · History · Law
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| Unique citing works | 20 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,74 |
| Citation span | 1999 - 2025 (27) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 20 |