Podcast based on an interview by Ruxandra Hurezean (podcast edited by Madalina Mihai).

In this new edition of PulseZ, we invite you to listen to an interview conducted by Ruxandra Hurezean with George Jiglău, a political scientist and lecturer at Babeș–Bolyai University in Cluj. The conversation brings much-needed clarity to a growing concern in Romanian society: why some young people choose extremist parties and who the supporters of AUR really are.

The podcast offers explanations and solutions in a context where social polarisation is becoming increasingly visible. You will learn how voting behaviour changes with age, what drives young voters toward radical political platforms, and what measures can be taken to slow down the rise of the far right.

George Jiglău also discusses the possibility of rebuilding trust in politics, the communication battle between political actors, and why anti-EU narratives manage to resonate with part of the public.

This PulseZ episode provides a clear and relevant framework for understanding youth voting dynamics and the broader transformations in Romanian society.

 

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