Professor Daniele Albertazzi
@dralbertazziuk.bsky.social
Professor of Politics, Research Community Lead (School of Social Sciences) @UniOfSurrey. #populism, #EuropeanPolitics, #partyorganisation. Posts=my views.
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Our brand new monograph, discussing the findings of our work together during the last seven years, is now out for @oxfordacademic.bsky.social and free to read and download!
Finishing this book wasn't exactly easy, but it's out there now and I can hardly believe it...
Anyone and everyone can read it and download it, as it is Open Access.
We are happy to come to your institution and present the findings in the Autumn, just drop us a line!
Anyone and everyone can read it and download it, as it is Open Access.
We are happy to come to your institution and present the findings in the Autumn, just drop us a line!
I can only suggest checking the rich academic literature, some also in English, on the Five Star Movement... They have tried all of this years ago, including agreeing on a system to "direct" MPs to vote according to the members' wishes in Parliament.
‘Your Party’ Could Be Led By Ordinary Members With MPs Barred From Running
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
‘Your Party’ Could Be Led By Ordinary Members With MPs Barred From Running
Exclusive: ‘Your Party’, the new political party being started by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, could be led by ordinary members rather than any...
www.politicshome.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I can only suggest checking the rich academic literature, some also in English, on the Five Star Movement... They have tried all of this years ago, including agreeing on a system to "direct" MPs to vote according to the members' wishes in Parliament.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Exit polls way off the mark... Circa 1/3 of votes now counted in Veneto and League is way ahead (36% vs. Brothers of Italy at 19%). Salvini has been reprieved.
Paradoxically, this result is not bad for Meloni. Salvini has fewer incentives to cause her headaches at national level now (see below).
Paradoxically, this result is not bad for Meloni. Salvini has fewer incentives to cause her headaches at national level now (see below).
Waiting to hear outcome of regional elections in Apulia, Veneto & Campania.
Most important for international observers: whether Brothers of Italy has managed to overcome League in its historic stronghold of Veneto. First Exit Polls suggest that it might have done, but gap is small, hence uncertain.
Most important for international observers: whether Brothers of Italy has managed to overcome League in its historic stronghold of Veneto. First Exit Polls suggest that it might have done, but gap is small, hence uncertain.
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Exit polls way off the mark... Circa 1/3 of votes now counted in Veneto and League is way ahead (36% vs. Brothers of Italy at 19%). Salvini has been reprieved.
Paradoxically, this result is not bad for Meloni. Salvini has fewer incentives to cause her headaches at national level now (see below).
Paradoxically, this result is not bad for Meloni. Salvini has fewer incentives to cause her headaches at national level now (see below).
Exit polls way off the mark... Circa 1/3 of votes now counted in Veneto and League is way ahead (36% vs. Brothers of Italy at 19%). Salvini has been reprieved.
Paradoxically, this result is not bad for Meloni. Salvini has fewer incentives to cause her headaches at national level now (see below).
Paradoxically, this result is not bad for Meloni. Salvini has fewer incentives to cause her headaches at national level now (see below).
Waiting to hear outcome of regional elections in Apulia, Veneto & Campania.
Most important for international observers: whether Brothers of Italy has managed to overcome League in its historic stronghold of Veneto. First Exit Polls suggest that it might have done, but gap is small, hence uncertain.
Most important for international observers: whether Brothers of Italy has managed to overcome League in its historic stronghold of Veneto. First Exit Polls suggest that it might have done, but gap is small, hence uncertain.
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Exit polls way off the mark... Circa 1/3 of votes now counted in Veneto and League is way ahead (36% vs. Brothers of Italy at 19%). Salvini has been reprieved.
Paradoxically, this result is not bad for Meloni. Salvini has fewer incentives to cause her headaches at national level now (see below).
Paradoxically, this result is not bad for Meloni. Salvini has fewer incentives to cause her headaches at national level now (see below).
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Shabana Mahmood is the last in a series of UK "anti-immigration immigrants", writes Nesrine Malik.
As always, Italy's radical right got there first. The League sent the first black person to the country's senate in 2018. Toni Iwobi was, of course, an "anti-migration migrant", too.
As always, Italy's radical right got there first. The League sent the first black person to the country's senate in 2018. Toni Iwobi was, of course, an "anti-migration migrant", too.
Shabana Mahmood is an avatar of open Britain – that’s what makes her fable about immigration so seductive | Nesrine Malik
‘She is the daughter of immigrants,’ supporters of her cruel asylum policies say. ‘How can she be wrong?’ Let me put them straight, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Shabana Mahmood is the last in a series of UK "anti-immigration immigrants", writes Nesrine Malik.
As always, Italy's radical right got there first. The League sent the first black person to the country's senate in 2018. Toni Iwobi was, of course, an "anti-migration migrant", too.
As always, Italy's radical right got there first. The League sent the first black person to the country's senate in 2018. Toni Iwobi was, of course, an "anti-migration migrant", too.
Waiting to hear outcome of regional elections in Apulia, Veneto & Campania.
Most important for international observers: whether Brothers of Italy has managed to overcome League in its historic stronghold of Veneto. First Exit Polls suggest that it might have done, but gap is small, hence uncertain.
Most important for international observers: whether Brothers of Italy has managed to overcome League in its historic stronghold of Veneto. First Exit Polls suggest that it might have done, but gap is small, hence uncertain.
November 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Waiting to hear outcome of regional elections in Apulia, Veneto & Campania.
Most important for international observers: whether Brothers of Italy has managed to overcome League in its historic stronghold of Veneto. First Exit Polls suggest that it might have done, but gap is small, hence uncertain.
Most important for international observers: whether Brothers of Italy has managed to overcome League in its historic stronghold of Veneto. First Exit Polls suggest that it might have done, but gap is small, hence uncertain.
Shabana Mahmood is the last in a series of UK "anti-immigration immigrants", writes Nesrine Malik.
As always, Italy's radical right got there first. The League sent the first black person to the country's senate in 2018. Toni Iwobi was, of course, an "anti-migration migrant", too.
As always, Italy's radical right got there first. The League sent the first black person to the country's senate in 2018. Toni Iwobi was, of course, an "anti-migration migrant", too.
Shabana Mahmood is an avatar of open Britain – that’s what makes her fable about immigration so seductive | Nesrine Malik
‘She is the daughter of immigrants,’ supporters of her cruel asylum policies say. ‘How can she be wrong?’ Let me put them straight, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Shabana Mahmood is the last in a series of UK "anti-immigration immigrants", writes Nesrine Malik.
As always, Italy's radical right got there first. The League sent the first black person to the country's senate in 2018. Toni Iwobi was, of course, an "anti-migration migrant", too.
As always, Italy's radical right got there first. The League sent the first black person to the country's senate in 2018. Toni Iwobi was, of course, an "anti-migration migrant", too.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Need proof Reform UK is now unbeatable? Go no further that this interview. Even the Guardian think they must offer an interview in 3 sittings (!) to such a great man..
Want proof they are eminently beatable? Look no further than his attack on David Attenborough.
Seriously? In Britain??
What a Fool
Want proof they are eminently beatable? Look no further than his attack on David Attenborough.
Seriously? In Britain??
What a Fool
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Need proof Reform UK is now unbeatable? Go no further that this interview. Even the Guardian think they must offer an interview in 3 sittings (!) to such a great man..
Want proof they are eminently beatable? Look no further than his attack on David Attenborough.
Seriously? In Britain??
What a Fool
Want proof they are eminently beatable? Look no further than his attack on David Attenborough.
Seriously? In Britain??
What a Fool
This goes straight to the top of the pile this weekend... The normalisation of radical right, and even extreme right positions among young voters in Germany (and beyond) is such a key topic right now...
🎉 New publication 🎉 Why do #youngpeople vote for the #AfD? This question has kept our research project busy for quite some time, so I'm beyond excited that our first article - co-authored with @timonscheuer.bsky.social - is now out in #GermanPolitics! 🤩 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
This goes straight to the top of the pile this weekend... The normalisation of radical right, and even extreme right positions among young voters in Germany (and beyond) is such a key topic right now...
Need proof Reform UK is now unbeatable? Go no further that this interview. Even the Guardian think they must offer an interview in 3 sittings (!) to such a great man..
Want proof they are eminently beatable? Look no further than his attack on David Attenborough.
Seriously? In Britain??
What a Fool
Want proof they are eminently beatable? Look no further than his attack on David Attenborough.
Seriously? In Britain??
What a Fool
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Need proof Reform UK is now unbeatable? Go no further that this interview. Even the Guardian think they must offer an interview in 3 sittings (!) to such a great man..
Want proof they are eminently beatable? Look no further than his attack on David Attenborough.
Seriously? In Britain??
What a Fool
Want proof they are eminently beatable? Look no further than his attack on David Attenborough.
Seriously? In Britain??
What a Fool
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Looking forward to presenting our book "Populist Radical Right Parties in Action" later on today at Queen Mary University of London (at 5pm, info about location in the link below).
Our book launch is still planned for next Thursday, November 20th, 5PM at Queen Mary University of London. Catering has also been booked 🍷🫒. Register via: tinyurl.com/382xbuy5
We will present our book 'Populist Radical Right Parties in Action: The Survival of the Mass Party' (Oxford UP) at Queen Mary University of London on Thursday, November 20th, 5-6:30pm GMT. Corina Lacatus will discuss, and there will be a reception. Register via 👉 tinyurl.com/382xbuy5
November 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Looking forward to presenting our book "Populist Radical Right Parties in Action" later on today at Queen Mary University of London (at 5pm, info about location in the link below).
Indeed.
Not a new idea, of course (Berlusconi's success was built on this idea). But it now seems the final destination of most centre-right parties in Europe, not to mention the @eppgroup.bsky.social...
Not a new idea, of course (Berlusconi's success was built on this idea). But it now seems the final destination of most centre-right parties in Europe, not to mention the @eppgroup.bsky.social...
Strongly suspect that this is what will happen here in 28/9. Tories will replace Badenoch with a leader prepared to try it and Farage (as per 2019 but this time as the senior partner) will continue to deny he'll do a stand-down deal - right up until the point he does one.
French conservatives are inching towards a pact with Le Pen that could enable a far-right takeover of the country | Paul Taylor
In trying to woo Le Pen’s voters, Les Républicains risk destroying France’s Gaullist legacy and putting Paris on a collision course with the EU, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Indeed.
Not a new idea, of course (Berlusconi's success was built on this idea). But it now seems the final destination of most centre-right parties in Europe, not to mention the @eppgroup.bsky.social...
Not a new idea, of course (Berlusconi's success was built on this idea). But it now seems the final destination of most centre-right parties in Europe, not to mention the @eppgroup.bsky.social...
Looking forward to presenting our book "Populist Radical Right Parties in Action" later on today at Queen Mary University of London (at 5pm, info about location in the link below).
Our book launch is still planned for next Thursday, November 20th, 5PM at Queen Mary University of London. Catering has also been booked 🍷🫒. Register via: tinyurl.com/382xbuy5
We will present our book 'Populist Radical Right Parties in Action: The Survival of the Mass Party' (Oxford UP) at Queen Mary University of London on Thursday, November 20th, 5-6:30pm GMT. Corina Lacatus will discuss, and there will be a reception. Register via 👉 tinyurl.com/382xbuy5
November 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Looking forward to presenting our book "Populist Radical Right Parties in Action" later on today at Queen Mary University of London (at 5pm, info about location in the link below).
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
The Home Secretary can try to dismiss her own MPs, but the problem for the govt is that the views expressed by @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social very likely resonate with Labour members and voters. And no-one can stop them from going elsewhere at the next election...
The government should be ashamed that its migration policies are being cheered on by Tommy Robinson and Reform.
Instead of standing up to anti-migrant hate, this is laying the foundations for the far-right.
I questioned the Home Secretary on how she can be proposing such obviously cruel policies.
Instead of standing up to anti-migrant hate, this is laying the foundations for the far-right.
I questioned the Home Secretary on how she can be proposing such obviously cruel policies.
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Home Secretary can try to dismiss her own MPs, but the problem for the govt is that the views expressed by @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social very likely resonate with Labour members and voters. And no-one can stop them from going elsewhere at the next election...
The Home Secretary can try to dismiss her own MPs, but the problem for the govt is that the views expressed by @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social very likely resonate with Labour members and voters. And no-one can stop them from going elsewhere at the next election...
The government should be ashamed that its migration policies are being cheered on by Tommy Robinson and Reform.
Instead of standing up to anti-migrant hate, this is laying the foundations for the far-right.
I questioned the Home Secretary on how she can be proposing such obviously cruel policies.
Instead of standing up to anti-migrant hate, this is laying the foundations for the far-right.
I questioned the Home Secretary on how she can be proposing such obviously cruel policies.
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Home Secretary can try to dismiss her own MPs, but the problem for the govt is that the views expressed by @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social very likely resonate with Labour members and voters. And no-one can stop them from going elsewhere at the next election...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
La Stampa giving credence to rumours spread by the League that NEXT TIME there's a vote in Parliament, the League may oppose sending more weapons to Ukraine... Low quality journalism.
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
Armi a Kiev, il gelo degli alleati su Matteo Salvini: “Così si va contro Trump”
I leghisti: da FdI e Forza Italia dubbi sulla manovra di Meloni e Giorgetti
www.lastampa.it
November 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
La Stampa giving credence to rumours spread by the League that NEXT TIME there's a vote in Parliament, the League may oppose sending more weapons to Ukraine... Low quality journalism.
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
The Italian right-wing coalition has two clear advantages over their opponents.
They agree on who constitutes the bulk of their electorate -- to whom they need to throw some bones. And they have found a simple system to select their PMs, which everybody within it has shown they will respect.
They agree on who constitutes the bulk of their electorate -- to whom they need to throw some bones. And they have found a simple system to select their PMs, which everybody within it has shown they will respect.
November 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The Italian right-wing coalition has two clear advantages over their opponents.
They agree on who constitutes the bulk of their electorate -- to whom they need to throw some bones. And they have found a simple system to select their PMs, which everybody within it has shown they will respect.
They agree on who constitutes the bulk of their electorate -- to whom they need to throw some bones. And they have found a simple system to select their PMs, which everybody within it has shown they will respect.
The Italian right-wing coalition has two clear advantages over their opponents.
They agree on who constitutes the bulk of their electorate -- to whom they need to throw some bones. And they have found a simple system to select their PMs, which everybody within it has shown they will respect.
They agree on who constitutes the bulk of their electorate -- to whom they need to throw some bones. And they have found a simple system to select their PMs, which everybody within it has shown they will respect.
November 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The Italian right-wing coalition has two clear advantages over their opponents.
They agree on who constitutes the bulk of their electorate -- to whom they need to throw some bones. And they have found a simple system to select their PMs, which everybody within it has shown they will respect.
They agree on who constitutes the bulk of their electorate -- to whom they need to throw some bones. And they have found a simple system to select their PMs, which everybody within it has shown they will respect.
La Stampa giving credence to rumours spread by the League that NEXT TIME there's a vote in Parliament, the League may oppose sending more weapons to Ukraine... Low quality journalism.
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
Armi a Kiev, il gelo degli alleati su Matteo Salvini: “Così si va contro Trump”
I leghisti: da FdI e Forza Italia dubbi sulla manovra di Meloni e Giorgetti
www.lastampa.it
November 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
La Stampa giving credence to rumours spread by the League that NEXT TIME there's a vote in Parliament, the League may oppose sending more weapons to Ukraine... Low quality journalism.
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Usual, tired role-play within the Italian governing majority on Ukraine. 🥱
Only worth writing about it since it exposes, for the 25,000th times, how little the League matters on foreign policy and security matters = 0, nada, null.
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
Only worth writing about it since it exposes, for the 25,000th times, how little the League matters on foreign policy and security matters = 0, nada, null.
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
Armi all’Ucraina, scontro nel governo. Salvini: “Si alimenta la corruzione”. Crosetto lo gela
Tajani conferma il sostegno. Il titolare della Difesa:il 93% degli attacchi russi sono contro i civili
www.lastampa.it
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Usual, tired role-play within the Italian governing majority on Ukraine. 🥱
Only worth writing about it since it exposes, for the 25,000th times, how little the League matters on foreign policy and security matters = 0, nada, null.
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
Only worth writing about it since it exposes, for the 25,000th times, how little the League matters on foreign policy and security matters = 0, nada, null.
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
Usual, tired role-play within the Italian governing majority on Ukraine. 🥱
Only worth writing about it since it exposes, for the 25,000th times, how little the League matters on foreign policy and security matters = 0, nada, null.
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
Only worth writing about it since it exposes, for the 25,000th times, how little the League matters on foreign policy and security matters = 0, nada, null.
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
Armi all’Ucraina, scontro nel governo. Salvini: “Si alimenta la corruzione”. Crosetto lo gela
Tajani conferma il sostegno. Il titolare della Difesa:il 93% degli attacchi russi sono contro i civili
www.lastampa.it
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Usual, tired role-play within the Italian governing majority on Ukraine. 🥱
Only worth writing about it since it exposes, for the 25,000th times, how little the League matters on foreign policy and security matters = 0, nada, null.
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
Only worth writing about it since it exposes, for the 25,000th times, how little the League matters on foreign policy and security matters = 0, nada, null.
www.lastampa.it/politica/202...
There is a solid right-wing block of voters that has been supporting every coalition standing vs. the left, whether led by Berlusconi or Meloni. It's worth between 42 and 48 per cent of the electorate, remarkably loyal & composed overwhemingly by middle-class voters. Meloni needs to look after them.
Giorgia Meloni’s ‘middle-class’ tax cut sparks political row in Italy—According to a recent OECD report, real wages in Italy in early 2025 were 7.5 per cent lower than in early 2021 — the greatest erosion of… www.ft.com/content/3799... @amykazmin.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
Giorgia Meloni’s ‘middle-class’ tax cut sparks political row in Italy
Critics say the measure will benefit mainly high earners while reducing government revenues
www.ft.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
There is a solid right-wing block of voters that has been supporting every coalition standing vs. the left, whether led by Berlusconi or Meloni. It's worth between 42 and 48 per cent of the electorate, remarkably loyal & composed overwhemingly by middle-class voters. Meloni needs to look after them.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Our book launch is still planned for next Thursday, November 20th, 5PM at Queen Mary University of London. Catering has also been booked 🍷🫒. Register via: tinyurl.com/382xbuy5
We will present our book 'Populist Radical Right Parties in Action: The Survival of the Mass Party' (Oxford UP) at Queen Mary University of London on Thursday, November 20th, 5-6:30pm GMT. Corina Lacatus will discuss, and there will be a reception. Register via 👉 tinyurl.com/382xbuy5
November 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Our book launch is still planned for next Thursday, November 20th, 5PM at Queen Mary University of London. Catering has also been booked 🍷🫒. Register via: tinyurl.com/382xbuy5
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
The EPP has already decided how to resolve this conundrum. Treat ECR as moderate & responsible and strengthen the links with them, so that collaboration with the "other" radical and extreme right groups may not be necessary (most of the time). Weber & Meloni have been working towards this for months
Today, the conservatives (EPP) passed a major piece of EU legislation with the far-right groups in the EU Parliament, marking the breakdown of the cordon sanitaire. The EPP, under Weber, has decided to sacrifice long-term principles and stability for short-term political gains.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The EPP has already decided how to resolve this conundrum. Treat ECR as moderate & responsible and strengthen the links with them, so that collaboration with the "other" radical and extreme right groups may not be necessary (most of the time). Weber & Meloni have been working towards this for months
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
High profile meeting btw Italian & Albanian PMs today. Italy will continue to provide enthusiastic support to Albania's bid to join EU, while PM Rama, always so critical of countries' attempts to offload asylum processing to others, will reassure Meloni the "Albania plan" is still alive... 🤷♂️
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
High profile meeting btw Italian & Albanian PMs today. Italy will continue to provide enthusiastic support to Albania's bid to join EU, while PM Rama, always so critical of countries' attempts to offload asylum processing to others, will reassure Meloni the "Albania plan" is still alive... 🤷♂️
The EPP has already decided how to resolve this conundrum. Treat ECR as moderate & responsible and strengthen the links with them, so that collaboration with the "other" radical and extreme right groups may not be necessary (most of the time). Weber & Meloni have been working towards this for months
Today, the conservatives (EPP) passed a major piece of EU legislation with the far-right groups in the EU Parliament, marking the breakdown of the cordon sanitaire. The EPP, under Weber, has decided to sacrifice long-term principles and stability for short-term political gains.
Thread:
Thread:
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The EPP has already decided how to resolve this conundrum. Treat ECR as moderate & responsible and strengthen the links with them, so that collaboration with the "other" radical and extreme right groups may not be necessary (most of the time). Weber & Meloni have been working towards this for months