September 10, 2025

Who Votes for Protectionist Parties? Evidence from the European Social Survey

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Observational analysis identifies economic fear and cultural anxiety in those backing protectionist parties.

Support for protectionist parties arises from a mix of economic fear and cultural anxiety in voters, influencing electoral outcomes.
Survey data from the European Social Survey reveals trends in why individuals support trade barriers and restrictive policies.
The analysis explores voter motivations using responses from the European Social Survey, establishing correlations between fears and support.
Findings highlight the significant role of economic and cultural concerns in shaping political preferences for protectionist movements.

Pedro Riera (2025) studied this question.

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