Strong correlation between corruption and electoral success of populist parties
The quality of society’s institutions affects not only the service people receive but also who wins the political power. Research from the University of Gothenburg shows that corruption is one reason some European populist parties have achieved great electoral success in recent parliamentary elections.Public services such as law enforcement, health care and education often comprise the most direct contact people have with the state. The quality of these services is therefore critical to people’s confidence in public institutions and democracy in general. ‘Low confidence in public