Iliberal Democracy, Populism and the Rule of Law

  • Astrid Barrio López Universitat de Valéncia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18543/ed.2493
Keywords: Illiberal democracy, populism, Rule of Law

Abstract

The article addresses the impact of illiberal democracy and populism on the rule of law. In the first place, the suitability of the concept of illiberal democracy is discussed, which from the theoretical and normative point of view is an oxymoron. Second, the link between liberal democracy and populism is addressed, assuming that this one an inherent element. Finally, the illiberal practices of some modern democracies, their common guidelines and how this affects the rule of law are analyzed.

Received: 25.05.2022
Accepted: 14.06.2022

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Author Biography

Astrid Barrio López, Universitat de Valéncia

Profesora Titular de Derecho Constitucional

Published
2022-06-27
How to Cite
Barrio López, Astrid. 2022. “Iliberal Democracy, Populism and the Rule of Law”. Estudios De Deusto 70 (1), 15-33. https://doi.org/10.18543/ed.2493.
Issue
Vol. 70 No. 1 (2022)
Section
Special Issue

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