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!
Gosh is he feeling alright? Those millions of Reform voters who are flocking back to Labour won't be impressed.
Keir Starmer has said Nigel Farage was wrong about Brexit and said the "botched deal" created by the previous government "has caused damage to our economy"
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
www.itv.com/news/2026-02...
February 1, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Gosh is he feeling alright? Those millions of Reform voters who are flocking back to Labour won't be impressed.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
[email protected] from the Financial Times on the gradual normalisation of ideas concerning "remigration" & how Meloni has tried to avoid the topic so far. With some of my comments for good measure:
www.ft.com/content/4eb1...
www.ft.com/content/4eb1...
Italian far-right activists push for ‘remigration’ law
[FREE TO READ] Extremist groups launch petition that would force parliament to debate law on mass deportations
www.ft.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:10 PM
[email protected] from the Financial Times on the gradual normalisation of ideas concerning "remigration" & how Meloni has tried to avoid the topic so far. With some of my comments for good measure:
www.ft.com/content/4eb1...
www.ft.com/content/4eb1...
[email protected] from the Financial Times on the gradual normalisation of ideas concerning "remigration" & how Meloni has tried to avoid the topic so far. With some of my comments for good measure:
www.ft.com/content/4eb1...
www.ft.com/content/4eb1...
Italian far-right activists push for ‘remigration’ law
[FREE TO READ] Extremist groups launch petition that would force parliament to debate law on mass deportations
www.ft.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:10 PM
[email protected] from the Financial Times on the gradual normalisation of ideas concerning "remigration" & how Meloni has tried to avoid the topic so far. With some of my comments for good measure:
www.ft.com/content/4eb1...
www.ft.com/content/4eb1...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
"I am going to stick to my big idea of co-opting Farage's policies. If it ain't broken..."
There, l fixed it.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
There, l fixed it.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Centrist ideas no longer wanted in Conservative party, says Kemi Badenoch
Party leader tells MPs that one-nation Tories doubting her rightward direction ‘need to get out of the way’
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:21 PM
"I am going to stick to my big idea of co-opting Farage's policies. If it ain't broken..."
There, l fixed it.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
There, l fixed it.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
"I am going to stick to my big idea of co-opting Farage's policies. If it ain't broken..."
There, l fixed it.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
There, l fixed it.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Centrist ideas no longer wanted in Conservative party, says Kemi Badenoch
Party leader tells MPs that one-nation Tories doubting her rightward direction ‘need to get out of the way’
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:21 PM
"I am going to stick to my big idea of co-opting Farage's policies. If it ain't broken..."
There, l fixed it.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
There, l fixed it.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
On Holocaust Memorial Day, PM Giorgia Meloni has made the following statement:
"On this day, we once again condemn the Fascist regime's complicity in persecutions, roundups, and deportations. A dark page in Italian history, sealed by the ignominy of the racial laws of 1938".
"On this day, we once again condemn the Fascist regime's complicity in persecutions, roundups, and deportations. A dark page in Italian history, sealed by the ignominy of the racial laws of 1938".
January 27, 2026 at 9:39 PM
On Holocaust Memorial Day, PM Giorgia Meloni has made the following statement:
"On this day, we once again condemn the Fascist regime's complicity in persecutions, roundups, and deportations. A dark page in Italian history, sealed by the ignominy of the racial laws of 1938".
"On this day, we once again condemn the Fascist regime's complicity in persecutions, roundups, and deportations. A dark page in Italian history, sealed by the ignominy of the racial laws of 1938".
Vannacci has now registered a logo that will most likely function as the party's new symbol.
Those wishing to understand Italian politics may find re-reading this good article on Roberto Vannacci (League's deputy leader) worth their time, as Vannacci is most probably on the verge of leaving the party:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Who is Roberto Vannacci, Italy's favourite far-right general?
When Roberto Vannacci's controversial book came out last August, he was widely mocked and criticised for his extreme views – yet now he's the lead candidate for Matteo Salvini's far-right Lega party i...
www.euronews.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Vannacci has now registered a logo that will most likely function as the party's new symbol.
On Holocaust Memorial Day, PM Giorgia Meloni has made the following statement:
"On this day, we once again condemn the Fascist regime's complicity in persecutions, roundups, and deportations. A dark page in Italian history, sealed by the ignominy of the racial laws of 1938".
"On this day, we once again condemn the Fascist regime's complicity in persecutions, roundups, and deportations. A dark page in Italian history, sealed by the ignominy of the racial laws of 1938".
January 27, 2026 at 9:39 PM
On Holocaust Memorial Day, PM Giorgia Meloni has made the following statement:
"On this day, we once again condemn the Fascist regime's complicity in persecutions, roundups, and deportations. A dark page in Italian history, sealed by the ignominy of the racial laws of 1938".
"On this day, we once again condemn the Fascist regime's complicity in persecutions, roundups, and deportations. A dark page in Italian history, sealed by the ignominy of the racial laws of 1938".
"And yet 25% of House Democrats still won't impeach Kristi Noem".
There, l fixed the headline.
There, l fixed the headline.
Here’s the list of US House Democrats who want to impeach Kristi Noem.
FROM Shauneen Miranda
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/here...
FROM Shauneen Miranda
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/here...
Here’s the list of US House Democrats who want to impeach Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON — A growing number of U.S. House Democrats are pushing for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s impeachment after another fatal shooting of an American citizen by federal immigration o...
www.newsfromthestates.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:25 PM
"And yet 25% of House Democrats still won't impeach Kristi Noem".
There, l fixed the headline.
There, l fixed the headline.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Those wishing to understand Italian politics may find re-reading this good article on Roberto Vannacci (League's deputy leader) worth their time, as Vannacci is most probably on the verge of leaving the party:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Who is Roberto Vannacci, Italy's favourite far-right general?
When Roberto Vannacci's controversial book came out last August, he was widely mocked and criticised for his extreme views – yet now he's the lead candidate for Matteo Salvini's far-right Lega party i...
www.euronews.com
January 25, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Those wishing to understand Italian politics may find re-reading this good article on Roberto Vannacci (League's deputy leader) worth their time, as Vannacci is most probably on the verge of leaving the party:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Those wishing to understand Italian politics may find re-reading this good article on Roberto Vannacci (League's deputy leader) worth their time, as Vannacci is most probably on the verge of leaving the party:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Who is Roberto Vannacci, Italy's favourite far-right general?
When Roberto Vannacci's controversial book came out last August, he was widely mocked and criticised for his extreme views – yet now he's the lead candidate for Matteo Salvini's far-right Lega party i...
www.euronews.com
January 25, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Those wishing to understand Italian politics may find re-reading this good article on Roberto Vannacci (League's deputy leader) worth their time, as Vannacci is most probably on the verge of leaving the party:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Letting loose these individuals on the NHS is Farage's second monumental mistake this week, after failing to grasp the depth of resentment in the country about Trump's "NATO remarks".
Both pretty stupid mistakes, too.
Both pretty stupid mistakes, too.
Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
January 25, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Letting loose these individuals on the NHS is Farage's second monumental mistake this week, after failing to grasp the depth of resentment in the country about Trump's "NATO remarks".
Both pretty stupid mistakes, too.
Both pretty stupid mistakes, too.
Letting loose these individuals on the NHS is Farage's second monumental mistake this week, after failing to grasp the depth of resentment in the country about Trump's "NATO remarks".
Both pretty stupid mistakes, too.
Both pretty stupid mistakes, too.
Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
January 25, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Letting loose these individuals on the NHS is Farage's second monumental mistake this week, after failing to grasp the depth of resentment in the country about Trump's "NATO remarks".
Both pretty stupid mistakes, too.
Both pretty stupid mistakes, too.
Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
January 25, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Letting loose these individuals on the NHS is Farage's second monumental mistake this week, after failing to grasp the depth of resentment in the country about Trump's "NATO remarks".
Both pretty stupid mistakes, too.
Both pretty stupid mistakes, too.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Meloni finally feels compelled to react to Trump's words about NATO soldiers in Afghanistan (with much delay):
"Statements that downplay the contribution of NATO countries in Afghanistan are unacceptable, especially if they come from an allied nation".
"Statements that downplay the contribution of NATO countries in Afghanistan are unacceptable, especially if they come from an allied nation".
January 24, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Meloni finally feels compelled to react to Trump's words about NATO soldiers in Afghanistan (with much delay):
"Statements that downplay the contribution of NATO countries in Afghanistan are unacceptable, especially if they come from an allied nation".
"Statements that downplay the contribution of NATO countries in Afghanistan are unacceptable, especially if they come from an allied nation".
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
In further news concerning the normalisation of the extreme right, Matteo Salvini has hosted Tommy Robinson at Italy's Ministery of Transport and infrastructure today.
Almost as if he were some sort of foreign dignitary.
Almost as if he were some sort of foreign dignitary.
January 24, 2026 at 10:23 PM
In further news concerning the normalisation of the extreme right, Matteo Salvini has hosted Tommy Robinson at Italy's Ministery of Transport and infrastructure today.
Almost as if he were some sort of foreign dignitary.
Almost as if he were some sort of foreign dignitary.
Meloni finally feels compelled to react to Trump's words about NATO soldiers in Afghanistan (with much delay):
"Statements that downplay the contribution of NATO countries in Afghanistan are unacceptable, especially if they come from an allied nation".
"Statements that downplay the contribution of NATO countries in Afghanistan are unacceptable, especially if they come from an allied nation".
January 24, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Meloni finally feels compelled to react to Trump's words about NATO soldiers in Afghanistan (with much delay):
"Statements that downplay the contribution of NATO countries in Afghanistan are unacceptable, especially if they come from an allied nation".
"Statements that downplay the contribution of NATO countries in Afghanistan are unacceptable, especially if they come from an allied nation".
In further news concerning the normalisation of the extreme right, Matteo Salvini has hosted Tommy Robinson at Italy's Ministery of Transport and infrastructure today.
Almost as if he were some sort of foreign dignitary.
Almost as if he were some sort of foreign dignitary.
January 24, 2026 at 10:23 PM
In further news concerning the normalisation of the extreme right, Matteo Salvini has hosted Tommy Robinson at Italy's Ministery of Transport and infrastructure today.
Almost as if he were some sort of foreign dignitary.
Almost as if he were some sort of foreign dignitary.
Pehaps they are trained alright.
The question is rather: "trained for what?"
The question is rather: "trained for what?"
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
January 24, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Pehaps they are trained alright.
The question is rather: "trained for what?"
The question is rather: "trained for what?"
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
This is basically how Trump's comments on NATO are being received in the UK. I am surprised Farage cannot see this.
January 24, 2026 at 9:23 AM
This is basically how Trump's comments on NATO are being received in the UK. I am surprised Farage cannot see this.
This is basically how Trump's comments on NATO are being received in the UK. I am surprised Farage cannot see this.
January 24, 2026 at 9:23 AM
This is basically how Trump's comments on NATO are being received in the UK. I am surprised Farage cannot see this.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
If Farage thinks this is even remotely sufficient, then he is profoundly mistaken and has not grasped how Trump's comments resonates in the UK.
Including among nationalist voters.
Including among nationalist voters.
Farage 'objects politely' to Trump's NATO military comments; says 'it's not quite fair'.
January 23, 2026 at 5:37 PM
If Farage thinks this is even remotely sufficient, then he is profoundly mistaken and has not grasped how Trump's comments resonates in the UK.
Including among nationalist voters.
Including among nationalist voters.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
I don't think even American liberals and anti-Trump conservatives really understand how much work Trump's successors in Washington will need to do to restore European trust in the United States
January 23, 2026 at 6:22 PM
I don't think even American liberals and anti-Trump conservatives really understand how much work Trump's successors in Washington will need to do to restore European trust in the United States
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Meloni the tightrope walker, Master of understatement... In comments given to the press today, Trump's threats to take Greenland by force become a "questionable and assertive method":
January 23, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Meloni the tightrope walker, Master of understatement... In comments given to the press today, Trump's threats to take Greenland by force become a "questionable and assertive method":
If Farage thinks this is even remotely sufficient, then he is profoundly mistaken and has not grasped how Trump's comments resonates in the UK.
Including among nationalist voters.
Including among nationalist voters.
Farage 'objects politely' to Trump's NATO military comments; says 'it's not quite fair'.
January 23, 2026 at 5:37 PM
If Farage thinks this is even remotely sufficient, then he is profoundly mistaken and has not grasped how Trump's comments resonates in the UK.
Including among nationalist voters.
Including among nationalist voters.