Torsten Persson on the rise of new political parties
In an interview with CorD Magazine following the IEA World Congress in Belgrade, Professor Torsten Persson reflects on why new political parties emerge, whose interests they represent, and how they reshape political competition.
Professor Torsten Persson.
Across Europe, new political parties have moved from the margins to the centre of political life, influencing elections, coalitions and policy agendas. Drawing on his research in political economics, IIES Professor Torsten Persson discusses how economic and cultural conflicts interact, why new political actors gain support, and what their rise means for democratic representation, governance and institutional trust.
Last updated: 2026-08-11
Source: Institute for International Economic Studies