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Professor Daniele Albertazzi @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social · 14d

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!

PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · 14d

📣 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)

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Donatella Bonansinga @dbonansinga.bsky.social · 14d

Join us on October 15th for this exciting book launch!
King’s College London and online 📍
Registration required 👇

PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · 14d

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...

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

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Donatella Bonansinga @dbonansinga.bsky.social · 14d

Check out our plans for #PSA26:
- Open panels on Italian Politics
- Visuals in populist communication
- Rural politics and EU policies (with @psagreekpol.bsky.social)
- Populism and the international (with @psainter-relations.bsky.social)

‼️ Submit your paper proposals by October 17

PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · 14d

📣 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)

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Donatella Bonansinga @dbonansinga.bsky.social · 29d

📣 I am organising a panel at #PSA26 in Oxford on the visual communication of populist & radical actors, with the kind sponsorship of @psa-italian.bsky.social. You can submit your papers here (an account with exordo is required) 👇

psa26.exordo.com/panels/9/con...

PSA 76th Annual International Conference | Ex Ordo

psa26.exordo.com

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Donatella Bonansinga @dbonansinga.bsky.social · Jul 22

If you are working on #populism and #IR, and planning to attend #PSA26, I am co-organising a panel on 'Populism and the International'.

✏️ Details and submission portal here: psa26.exordo.com/panels/10/co...

The panel is co-sponsored by @psa-italian.bsky.social & @psainter-relations.bsky.social

PSA 76th Annual International Conference | Ex Ordo

psa26.exordo.com

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Populism in Action @populisminaction.bsky.social · Jun 17

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!

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · May 29

Our Challenges to Europe: European Challenges Conference came to a close today with a fantastic roundtable discussing ‘War and Security of Europe Today’🌍

We would like to say a massive thank you to all attendees for making the conference such a success!🙏🏼💡

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · May 29

Day 1 of our European Challenges Conference wrapped up successfully - a great keynote @exadaktylos.bsky.social, two insightful panels, and a fantastic meal in Guildford to end the evening. Looking forward to what today brings! @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social @mayachew.bsky.social

Keynote by Theofanus Exadktylos (CBE/REDMOS)

Panel 1. Populism/ Chair: Maya Chew (Surrey/CBE)
- Matthias Dilling (Trinity College Dublin)/Felix Krawatzek (ZOiS Berlin) Responding to the far right: Discursive strategies in German state parliaments
- Ugo Guadino (Kingston) / Philippe Marlière (UCL) “Mainstreaming” the far right: A comparison between the French National Rally and Brothers of Italy
- Donatella Bonansinga (Southampton) / Radical right mainstreaming and the role of visual social media
- Christopher Burden (Aston) Populism as an embodied reactive performance
- Daniele Albertazzi (Surrey/CBE) Don’t fall for “far right”. On the inadequacy of a concept for the study of party families today

Panel 2. Securitisation and Migration/ Chair: Donatella Bonansinga (Southampton)

- Dimitris Skleparis et al. (Newcastle) Collective memories of historical victimisation and their role in contemporary securitisation of migration
- Gizem Aksit Ergen (Newcastle) Comparing far-right narratives on migration: A case study of Germany and France
- Leah Owen (Swansea) Investigating Frontex’s border securitisation in a warming climate
- Andrea Scalera (Glasgow) Externalisation and Security: The Italia-Albania protocol and the evolution of the Italian migration policy

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PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · May 27

On Thursday:

with @nickkitchen.bsky.social Khvostova Filz Malyszko Papastylianos @matthiasdilling.bsky.social @vtsagkr.bsky.social @giannako.bsky.social Maggioli Funk Martinelli @barbaraserra.bsky.social @ameliahadfield1.bsky.social Karyotis @simoncurtis.bsky.social @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social

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PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · May 27

Programme for Wednesday:

with @exadaktylos.bsky.social @matthiasdilling.bsky.social Krawatzek @ugaudino.bsky.social @phmarliere.bsky.social @dbonansinga.bsky.social Burden @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social Skleparis @gzmakst.bsky.social Owen Scalera Nezi

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PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · May 27

The conference, organized by @cbesurrey.bsky.social, @psa-italian.bsky.social, @psagermanpol.bsky.social & @psagreekpol.bsky.social, will explore key issues shaping Europe—populist radical right, securitization, European security, migration & human rights

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PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · May 27

📣 Tomorrow!
Conference "Challenges to Europe – European Challenges", Guildford, 28-29 May 2025
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/challenges...

Challenges to Europe - European Challenges

This year’s theme explores key issues shaping Europe—populist radical right, securitisation, European security, migration & human rights

www.eventbrite.com

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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · May 13

Just over 2 weeks to go until our European Challenges Conference!🌍

We’re lucky to be joined by experts in European politics who will be ready to delve into the pressing issues impacting the continent!

Register for the event here: lnkd.in/ewVcZWeE ✅

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Populism in Action @populisminaction.bsky.social · May 15

Check the programme of this terrific event below, and get your free ticket while they last! Featuring, among many others scholars, our team members Dr @dbonansinga.bsky.social and Prof. @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social!

Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · May 13

Just over 2 weeks to go until our European Challenges Conference!🌍

We’re lucky to be joined by experts in European politics who will be ready to delve into the pressing issues impacting the continent!

Register for the event here: lnkd.in/ewVcZWeE ✅

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Apr 18

*PSA Event* Challenges to Europe - European Challenges. 28 - 29 May @UniOfSurrey. @SurreyCbe by PSA Specialist Groups for Italian Politics, German Politics & Greek Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social @psagermanpol.bsky.social @psagreekpol.bsky.social. buff.ly/aM3LKUd

Challenges to Europe – European Challenges Conference | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

In collaboration with the University of Surrey and the Centre for Britain and Europe (CBE), the Italian Politics Specialist Group, German Politics Specialist Group, and Greek Politics Specialist…

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Donatella Bonansinga @dbonansinga.bsky.social · Apr 16

@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social @mlorimer.bsky.social @lauraminguzzi.bsky.social

Donatella Bonansinga @dbonansinga.bsky.social · Apr 16

*proud convenor moment*

A brilliant all-female lineup for our @psa-italian.bsky.social panel 🇮🇹 on the last day of #PSA25.

Chaired by Marta Lorimer (Cardiff) with presentations by Laura Minguzzi (Naples), Anna Napoletano (Bologna), Marianna Griffini (Northeastern) & Margherita De Candia (KCL)

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PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · Apr 16

Don't miss our panel at 1:30pm @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social @dbonansinga.bsky.social

PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · Apr 7

On Wednesday 16 April, we will discuss "Italian politics and governance between the national and supranational levels" with @mlorimer.bsky.social Criscitiello Valbrizzi Minguzzi Bordandini Ignazi Napoletano Griffini Mazzoleni Bressanelli De Candia

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Populism Specialist Group @populismpsa.bsky.social · Apr 15

The second day of #PSA25 kicked off with another powerful panel on dislocation and its epistemics! Insightful exchanges with Olivier Ouzilou, @dbonansinga.bsky.social & @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social, @rokuppers.bsky.social, @michaelangeloanast.bsky.social and Andy Knott—deep theory, sharp debates!

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PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · Apr 15

Coming up today at 1:30pm: the mainstreaming of populist radical right ideas @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social @dbonansinga.bsky.social

PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · Apr 7

On Tuesday 15 April, we are organizing a joint panel with @psagermanpol.bsky.social on "The mainstreaming of populist radical right ideas: new avenues of research", with @dbonansinga.bsky.social @mlorimer.bsky.social Matteo Cavallaro @matthiasdilling.bsky.social

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PSA German Politics Specialist Group @psagermanpol.bsky.social · Apr 14

On Tuesday (15 Apr) at 1.30pm, we then have our joint panel w @psa-italian.bsky.social on the mainstreaming of populist radical right ideas. Room: ICC, Hall 6a. Chaired by @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social and papers by @dbonansinga.bsky.social, @mlorimer.bsky.social & @matthiasdilling.bsky.social. 2/

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Lawrence McKay @lawrencemckay.bsky.social · Apr 13

Mega presence for @sotonpolitics.bsky.social at @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social! #PSA25

@dbonansinga.bsky.social and @profannikawerner.bsky.social on populism
@rikkidean.bsky.social on democratic resilience
@elizabethjevans.bsky.social on feminism
Myself on urban-rural divides in trust
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Centre for Britain and Europe @cbesurrey.bsky.social · Apr 7

Our former Co-Director, Prof. @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social, co-convenes the Italian Politics Specialist Group of the PSA (@psa-italian.bsky.social) with @dbonansinga.bsky.social. Check out the panels this group has organised #PSA25:

PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · Apr 7

Our Italian Politics specialist group is gearing up for the PSA (@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social) annual conference on 14 – 16 April in Birmingham! #PSA25

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Donatella Bonansinga @dbonansinga.bsky.social · Apr 7

🕰️ Join us next week, 1:30 pm to discuss the mainstreaming of the populist radical right #PSA25

PSA Italian Politics @psa-italian.bsky.social · Apr 7

On Tuesday 15 April, we are organizing a joint panel with @psagermanpol.bsky.social on "The mainstreaming of populist radical right ideas: new avenues of research", with @dbonansinga.bsky.social @mlorimer.bsky.social Matteo Cavallaro @matthiasdilling.bsky.social

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Populism in Action @populisminaction.bsky.social · Mar 21

Nice to see this article out about Podemos’ core ideological message being rooted in insecurity. Co-authored by our team member @dbonansinga.bsky.social and open access 👇👇

Donatella Bonansinga @dbonansinga.bsky.social · Mar 18

Out today in Political Studies Review and Open access 🔓

This article, co-authored with B.Kielty, applies my theory of the “populism-insecurity nexus” to the case of Podemos, an example of left-wing populism.

journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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