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Populist movements have increasingly shaped political discourse in Europe,
influencing public perceptions of political matters. This thesis explores the influence of
populist narratives on innovation policies in Portugal and France, between 2014 and 2024,
analysing how these movements shape and disrupt policymaking. Existing literature
highlights the antagonism between populist rhetoric and innovation, yet there remains a
gap in understanding how these narratives influence public trust and policy direction.
Using a document analysis approach as well as innovation indicators for context, the
study assesses the ways in which populism can disrupt political discourse on innovation.
Findings suggest that populist movements exploit economic and social insecurities to
present innovation as elitist or threatening, thereby stalling progressive policy initiatives.
While populism has altered narratives surrounding innovation, its direct impact on policy
remains difficult to quantify in the short term. This research contributes to the broader
ongoing discussion on the intersection of political dynamics and innovation policy.
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Keywords
Innovation Policy Populism Political Narratives European Union National Innovation Systems
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Souto, Maria Aguiar de Carvalho Botelho do (2025). “Populist narratives and their influence on innovation: an analysis of political dynamics in Portugal, France and the EU (2014-2024)”. Dissertação de Mestrado. Universidade de Lisboa. Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão
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Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão