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The Negative Perception On Quality Of Life And Populism Support: An Analysis Of The Presidential Elections In Romania In 2025

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  • NITOI DANIEL

    (RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY OF LIFE, ROMANIAN ACADEMY, BUCHAREST, ROMANIA)

  • BAKHAYA ALEXANDRU

    (ACADEMY OF ECONOMIC STUDIES, BUCHAREST, ROMANIA BAKHAYA)

Abstract

This article analyzes the relationship between the negative perception on the quality of life and the rise of contemporary populism, using as a case study the presidential elections in Romania in 2025. Starting from the premise that subjective assessments of living standards influence electoral behavior, it analyzes the extent to which individual dissatisfaction has favored support for parties and leaders with populist discourse. The analysis integrates electoral data, opinion polls and the dynamics of campaign discourse, and the results indicate that electorate segments that expressed a high degree of socio-economic dissatisfaction and distrust in institutions showed a stronger predisposition to support populist parties and leaders. At the same time, the conclusions suggest that the rise of populism in Romania in the post-pandemic period cannot be explained exclusively by ideological factors or campaign strategies, but must be understood in correlation with the dynamics of perceptions of quality of life and the erosion of trust in democratic institutions.

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  • Nitoi Daniel & Bakhaya Alexandru, 2026. "The Negative Perception On Quality Of Life And Populism Support: An Analysis Of The Presidential Elections In Romania In 2025," Annals - Economy Series, Constantin Brancusi University, Faculty of Economics, vol. 4, pages 428-440, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:cbu:jrnlec:y:2026:v:4:p:428-440
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