UTICAJ POPULISTA NA USTAVNE DEMOKRATIJE

Abstract

The paper discusses the influence of populists on constitutional democracies, the constitutional system and the position of the constitutional judiciary. Numerous countries in Europe, such as Turkey, Hungary, Poland and Bulgaria, are facing challenges brought by the rise of populist movements. Their impact on constitutional democracy can be deeply problematic since the conceptual determination of populism in a situation of stable functioning of the political system inevitably leads to the conclusion that it represents a kind of anomaly. Populist strategies often include attacks on the media and civil society, further weakening democratic institutions and procedures. This paper is an attempt to provide an overview of the political situation and to highlight the potential consequences for the future of democracy in these countries.