Challenging the Nordic model? The cultural policies of populist parties in Finland and Sweden
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6429299 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Olli Jakonen (0000-0003-2048-9395, Center for Cultural Policy Research CUPORE, Helsinki, Finland), Vappu Renko (0000-0002-4431-8710, Center for Cultural Policy Research CUPORE, Helsinki, Finland), Tobias Harding (0000-0002-1465-4078, University of South-Eastern Norway) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 16-35 |
| Publication date | 2024-02-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Cultural Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1028-6632 • E-ISSN: 1477-2833 |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10286632.2024.2313520 |
| OpenAlex | W4391882715 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 47 |
Cultural policy is increasingly re-politicised by populism amid shifting political discourse in Europe and beyond. This article investigates the re-politicisation of cultural policy in Sweden and Finland, set against the backdrop of rising populism, which is potentially reshaping the traditionally stable Nordic cultural policy landscape. It focuses on the cultural policies of two populist parties: the Finns Party in Finland and the Sweden Democrats in Sweden. Employing qualitative analysis of party programs, this study reveals both parties’ opposition to several aspects of the Nordic cultural policy model. The parties advocate for ‘regular people’ as opposed to the ‘elite’ and emphasise national identity over economy-driven policies, marking a shift from the neoliberal tendencies of the past decades. Our analysis highlights the role of these parties in politicising culture and challenging the long-standing consensus in Nordic cultural policies. These findings shed light on the evolving dynamics of Nordic cultural policy under growing populist influence
Cultural policy · Economics · Economy · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Populism · Sociology · Law · Populism, Right-Wing Movements · Public Administration · Social and Cultural Dynamics · Social Media and Politics
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 5 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |