Рассмотрена политическая культура Болгарии и Румынии. Анализ политического ландшафта и причин успеха ведущих политиков показано, что в этих странах популизм характерен для всех ведущих сил. Однако, используя его в тактических целях, правящие партии и оппозиция не могут мобилизовать общественность для решения фундаментальных экономических и политических проблем в демократических рамках.
Populism and authoritarian tradition in the political life of Bulgaria and Romania
The relevance of this study is due to the increased support of populism in the European Union. In the article the political culture of Bulgaria and Romania is researched. According to analysis of reasons for the success of leading politicians, as well as the political landscape, the author concludes that in these countries populism is characteristic of all the leading forces. However, despite using populism for tactical purposes, the ruling parties and the opposition cannot mobilize the people to solve fundamental economic and political problems in a democratic framework.