Populism in Action
@populisminaction.bsky.social
Populism in Action analyses why some populist parties foster activism via rooted party organisations. Led by: D.Albertazzi & S. van Kessel. Funded by the ESRC.
Our monograph is now in production with Oxford University Press.
Our monograph is now in production with Oxford University Press.
Pinned
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!
We are still on the road to discuss the book written by the Populism in Action team...
Read it online - it's open access!
Read it online - it's open access!
Back at Bologna's Alma Mater today to discuss the book below with Politics postgrads... Looking forward to it....
The book is open access -free to read and download. See link below.
The book is open access -free to read and download. See link below.
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!
December 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We are still on the road to discuss the book written by the Populism in Action team...
Read it online - it's open access!
Read it online - it's open access!
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🌳 Thrilled to launch The PopulisTree — a new website covering decades of populism in Europe (both national and European elections) using a new taxonomy and dataset.
🔗 populistree.org
📄 More in my brand new article in European Union Politics:
🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
🔗 populistree.org
📄 More in my brand new article in European Union Politics:
🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
December 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🌳 Thrilled to launch The PopulisTree — a new website covering decades of populism in Europe (both national and European elections) using a new taxonomy and dataset.
🔗 populistree.org
📄 More in my brand new article in European Union Politics:
🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
🔗 populistree.org
📄 More in my brand new article in European Union Politics:
🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Our Populism in Action team of researchers will be there, of course...
Having seen what many specialist groups have been working on in the run-up to this year's PSA Annual Conference, l know that it will be unmissable.
See many of you there!
See many of you there!
*#PSA26 Annual Conference* 🚨Registration Open🚨
Join us in Oxford 30 March - 1 April 2026 to discuss 'Political Studies Futures'
📆 Early booking deadline 19 January
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Join us in Oxford 30 March - 1 April 2026 to discuss 'Political Studies Futures'
📆 Early booking deadline 19 January
➡️ buff.ly/uILVJGQ
December 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Our Populism in Action team of researchers will be there, of course...
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There are now 2 Leagues, & they won't live peacefully side by side for much longer.
One wants more powers (including of taxation) for northern regions. It is the old guard of the party, such as former Governor of Veneto region Zaia. It has achieved an impressive result in Veneto regional elections
One wants more powers (including of taxation) for northern regions. It is the old guard of the party, such as former Governor of Veneto region Zaia. It has achieved an impressive result in Veneto regional elections
November 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
There are now 2 Leagues, & they won't live peacefully side by side for much longer.
One wants more powers (including of taxation) for northern regions. It is the old guard of the party, such as former Governor of Veneto region Zaia. It has achieved an impressive result in Veneto regional elections
One wants more powers (including of taxation) for northern regions. It is the old guard of the party, such as former Governor of Veneto region Zaia. It has achieved an impressive result in Veneto regional elections
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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...
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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
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Terrific project on #YouthWings by some great colleagues. Read and share!
Call for Abstracts: Together with @kirareneekurz.bsky.social, I'm editing a @cogitatiopag.bsky.social Issue on #YouthWings in #Europe! 🤓 We especially invite contributions focusing on countries in Central, Eastern & Southern Europe. Feel free to get in touch! www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandg...
November 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Terrific project on #YouthWings by some great colleagues. Read and share!
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Join us in Catania to discuss your research about populism, the far left and right, and everything related
🌍 #SGEU26 @ecprsgeu.bsky.social Section seeking Panels & Papers
⚡ Populism, Radical Politics and the EU
🪑 @nathaliebrack.bsky.social & @sldelange.bsky.social
⌛⬇️ Deadline: 10 Dec buff.ly/o2UHyIA
#Populist #ExtremistPolitics #FarRight #Polisky #EuropeanParliament #EU
⚡ Populism, Radical Politics and the EU
🪑 @nathaliebrack.bsky.social & @sldelange.bsky.social
⌛⬇️ Deadline: 10 Dec buff.ly/o2UHyIA
#Populist #ExtremistPolitics #FarRight #Polisky #EuropeanParliament #EU
Populism, Radical Politics and the EU
13th Biennial Conference of the Standing Group on the European Union | 1 – 3 July 2026, Università di Catania
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November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join us in Catania to discuss your research about populism, the far left and right, and everything related
We are out in force yet again in London to present the monograph originating from our Populism in Action project! Book your place below
Join me and Stijn van Kessel at Queen Mary University of London, as we present our book on populist radical party organisation and activism. Corina Lacatus will act as discussant - link to registration below!
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
October 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We are out in force yet again in London to present the monograph originating from our Populism in Action project! Book your place below
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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
October 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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
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The deadline for #PSA26 is tomorrow! Our group @psa-italian.bsky.social is accepting proposals on:
🇮🇹 Italian politics
🖼️ Visual populism - collab with @populismpsa.bsky.social
🚜 Rural politics - with @psagreekpol.bsky.social
🌐 Populism & IR - with @psainter-relations.bsky.social
Direct links below:
🇮🇹 Italian politics
🖼️ Visual populism - collab with @populismpsa.bsky.social
🚜 Rural politics - with @psagreekpol.bsky.social
🌐 Populism & IR - with @psainter-relations.bsky.social
Direct links below:
October 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The deadline for #PSA26 is tomorrow! Our group @psa-italian.bsky.social is accepting proposals on:
🇮🇹 Italian politics
🖼️ Visual populism - collab with @populismpsa.bsky.social
🚜 Rural politics - with @psagreekpol.bsky.social
🌐 Populism & IR - with @psainter-relations.bsky.social
Direct links below:
🇮🇹 Italian politics
🖼️ Visual populism - collab with @populismpsa.bsky.social
🚜 Rural politics - with @psagreekpol.bsky.social
🌐 Populism & IR - with @psainter-relations.bsky.social
Direct links below:
This is tomorrow and you can still sign up to attend online!
Join me, @stijntvankessel.bsky.social & Isabelle Hertner next week as we present "Populist Radical Right Parties in Action" (Oxford University Press), available Open Access here:
academic.oup.com/book/60532
If you or your library prefer a printed copy, you can find a discounted code below.
academic.oup.com/book/60532
If you or your library prefer a printed copy, you can find a discounted code below.
October 14, 2025 at 9:50 AM
This is tomorrow and you can still sign up to attend online!
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This week 👇
“Populist Radical Right Parties in Action” - October 15, King’s College London
🚨There is still time to register for attending online!
“Populist Radical Right Parties in Action” - October 15, King’s College London
🚨There is still time to register for attending online!
We are pleased to invite to you to the book launch of "Populist Radical Right Parties in Action: The Survival of the Mass Party” (Oxford University Press).
🗓️ October 15th, 15:30
📍 King’s College London (and online!)
Please register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...
🗓️ October 15th, 15:30
📍 King’s College London (and online!)
Please register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launc...
Book launch - Populist Radical Right Parties in Action
Join us for this exciting book launch at King's College London, where you can meet the authors and enjoy some refreshments!
www.eventbrite.com
October 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
This week 👇
“Populist Radical Right Parties in Action” - October 15, King’s College London
🚨There is still time to register for attending online!
“Populist Radical Right Parties in Action” - October 15, King’s College London
🚨There is still time to register for attending online!
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We are on the road again to present the major output of our research, funded by the ESRC.
Don't miss our principal and co-investigators next Wednesday, if you are in London! Details below 👇
Don't miss our principal and co-investigators next Wednesday, if you are in London! Details below 👇
Join me, @stijntvankessel.bsky.social & Isabelle Hertner next week as we present "Populist Radical Right Parties in Action" (Oxford University Press), available Open Access here:
academic.oup.com/book/60532
If you or your library prefer a printed copy, you can find a discounted code below.
academic.oup.com/book/60532
If you or your library prefer a printed copy, you can find a discounted code below.
October 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We are on the road again to present the major output of our research, funded by the ESRC.
Don't miss our principal and co-investigators next Wednesday, if you are in London! Details below 👇
Don't miss our principal and co-investigators next Wednesday, if you are in London! Details below 👇
We are on the road again to present the major output of our research, funded by the ESRC.
Don't miss our principal and co-investigators next Wednesday, if you are in London! Details below 👇
Don't miss our principal and co-investigators next Wednesday, if you are in London! Details below 👇
Join me, @stijntvankessel.bsky.social & Isabelle Hertner next week as we present "Populist Radical Right Parties in Action" (Oxford University Press), available Open Access here:
academic.oup.com/book/60532
If you or your library prefer a printed copy, you can find a discounted code below.
academic.oup.com/book/60532
If you or your library prefer a printed copy, you can find a discounted code below.
October 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We are on the road again to present the major output of our research, funded by the ESRC.
Don't miss our principal and co-investigators next Wednesday, if you are in London! Details below 👇
Don't miss our principal and co-investigators next Wednesday, if you are in London! Details below 👇
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The Department of Politics & IR at the University of Surrey invites applications for fully funded ESRC SEDarc studentships for PhD study, starting in October 2026.
They cover fees and stipend for UK & international students
Deadline: 19 January 2026
www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-fun...
They cover fees and stipend for UK & international students
Deadline: 19 January 2026
www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-fun...
South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc) studentship | University of Surrey
Apply now for our SEDarc Studentship
www.surrey.ac.uk
October 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The Department of Politics & IR at the University of Surrey invites applications for fully funded ESRC SEDarc studentships for PhD study, starting in October 2026.
They cover fees and stipend for UK & international students
Deadline: 19 January 2026
www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-fun...
They cover fees and stipend for UK & international students
Deadline: 19 January 2026
www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-fun...
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[email protected] of the @financialtimes.com on the many protests & strikes in Italy to put pressure on Meloni over Gaza.
As l say in my comments for this article, ultimately l do not think she will shift her position.
As l say in my comments for this article, ultimately l do not think she will shift her position.
Italy paralysed as Gaza protests mount pressure on Meloni on.ft.com/433zjAJ
Italy paralysed as Gaza protests mount pressure on Meloni
Italian premier under fire amid strikes and clashes with police in solidarity with Palestinians
on.ft.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
[email protected] of the @financialtimes.com on the many protests & strikes in Italy to put pressure on Meloni over Gaza.
As l say in my comments for this article, ultimately l do not think she will shift her position.
As l say in my comments for this article, ultimately l do not think she will shift her position.
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As the convenors of @psa-italian.bsky.social, @dbonansinga.bsky.social and l are looking forward to your submissions in advance of PSA26 in Oxford.
Note our CFPs below!
Note our CFPs below!
📣 Italian Politics at PSA26 (Oxford, March 30 - April 1, 2026)
Here is a list of the exciting activities we are preparing for you (deadline for paper proposals Oct 17)
Here is a list of the exciting activities we are preparing for you (deadline for paper proposals Oct 17)
September 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
As the convenors of @psa-italian.bsky.social, @dbonansinga.bsky.social and l are looking forward to your submissions in advance of PSA26 in Oxford.
Note our CFPs below!
Note our CFPs below!
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This week I spoke to The Economist about the positions of Italy's governing parties towards Russia.
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
Italy’s coalition sends mixed messages on Ukraine and Russia
Italian voters are ambivalent, so the government is too
www.economist.com
September 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
This week I spoke to The Economist about the positions of Italy's governing parties towards Russia.
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
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Our team has been busy in recent weeks!
@jsijstermans.bsky.social has published an article in Government and Opposition on emotions and stigma in Populist Radical-Right Party activism that draws on the interviews conducted by the PiAP team. Congrats to Judith:
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
@jsijstermans.bsky.social has published an article in Government and Opposition on emotions and stigma in Populist Radical-Right Party activism that draws on the interviews conducted by the PiAP team. Congrats to Judith:
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
(PDF) The Spiral of Ressentiment: Emotions and Stigma in Populist Radical-Right Party Activism
PDF | Why are populist radical-right party activists intensely motivated to become involved in their party? These activists combine disaffection with... | Find, read and cite all the research you need...
www.researchgate.net
September 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Our team has been busy in recent weeks!
@jsijstermans.bsky.social has published an article in Government and Opposition on emotions and stigma in Populist Radical-Right Party activism that draws on the interviews conducted by the PiAP team. Congrats to Judith:
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
@jsijstermans.bsky.social has published an article in Government and Opposition on emotions and stigma in Populist Radical-Right Party activism that draws on the interviews conducted by the PiAP team. Congrats to Judith:
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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Really nice to see the members of the Populism in Action team being so busy lately...
September 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Really nice to see the members of the Populism in Action team being so busy lately...
Our team has been busy in recent weeks!
@jsijstermans.bsky.social has published an article in Government and Opposition on emotions and stigma in Populist Radical-Right Party activism that draws on the interviews conducted by the PiAP team. Congrats to Judith:
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
@jsijstermans.bsky.social has published an article in Government and Opposition on emotions and stigma in Populist Radical-Right Party activism that draws on the interviews conducted by the PiAP team. Congrats to Judith:
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
(PDF) The Spiral of Ressentiment: Emotions and Stigma in Populist Radical-Right Party Activism
PDF | Why are populist radical-right party activists intensely motivated to become involved in their party? These activists combine disaffection with... | Find, read and cite all the research you need...
www.researchgate.net
September 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Our team has been busy in recent weeks!
@jsijstermans.bsky.social has published an article in Government and Opposition on emotions and stigma in Populist Radical-Right Party activism that draws on the interviews conducted by the PiAP team. Congrats to Judith:
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
@jsijstermans.bsky.social has published an article in Government and Opposition on emotions and stigma in Populist Radical-Right Party activism that draws on the interviews conducted by the PiAP team. Congrats to Judith:
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
One to read...
1/4. We're excited to announce the publication of: "How populist are ethnic minorities? Populist attitudes and voting for populist parties in the Netherlands", by Niels Spierings & Kristof Jacobs.
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
@sagepub.com
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
@sagepub.com
September 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
One to read...
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Very nice to meet you, printed version of our book... :-)
July 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Very nice to meet you, printed version of our book... :-)