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Конспиративната теория като политическа идеология: изследователският случай на ПП „Народна партия Истината и само истината“
The conspiracy theory as a political ideology: the case study of “The people’s party the truth and only the truth”

Author(s): Valentin Valkanov
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Sociology of Politics
Published by: Фондация за хуманитарни и социални изследвания - София
Keywords: conspiracy theory; ideology; conspiracy ideology; COVID-19; coronavirus

Summary/Abstract: In October 2022 Bulgaria had a fourth in a row early election for National Assembly. This political crisis evolved alongside the COVID-19 pandemic and was followed by the war in Ukraine. In those extraordinary social conditions, a number of new political parties emerged, one of which came to a particular interest due to its ideology resting on conspiracy theories. This article follows the main narratives that members of the party presented during the election campaign on national television. The goal is to present a showcase of political ideology, thoroughly built on conspiracy theories.

  • Issue Year: 1/2023
  • Issue No: 58
  • Page Range: 131-149
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Bulgarian