NATIVIST AND ANTI-LIBERAL NARRATIVES IN CONSERVATIVE POPULIST AGENDA IN CENTRAL EUROPE

Abstract. Nativism does not only present a concept, but also an ideological framework as well political practice related to identity politics. In the article we firstly theoretical reflection of nativism and operationalise most important terms characteristics this phenomenon. Later, apply concept analysis conservative populist and/or nativist actors in Central European region. The shows how nativism, relatively peripheral issue first 10–15 years after democratic transition, became stronger next period characterised by set crises 2008. demonstrates mainstream parties Europe adopted agenda implemented it into Furthermore, correlates with long-term existence antiliberal streams that were revitalised fall Communist regimes. These anti-modern societal groups reformulated counter-cosmopolitan camp within polarisation process is clearly visible arena. Keywords: nativism; national conservatism; politics;