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Andrea Pirro
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Associate Professor at the University of Bologna / Editor of East European Politics / Editor of Routledge Studies in Extremism & Democracy / andreapirro.it

📚 ‘Movement Parties of the Far Right’ (Oxford University Press) out now: https://t.ly/KPhkV
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💫 Our new book, ‘Movement Parties of the Far Right’ (Oxford University Press), is now available online at this link: academic.oup.com/book/58876

🏌️ Free access to Oxford Academic subscribers!

@pietrocastellig.bsky.social
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I wrote my usual “looking-ahead-at-the-new-year” piece for my friends at @voxeurop.bsky.social — available in 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇹🇪🇸
Cas Mudde: In 2026 Europe’s democratic fate will be decided in the US and Hungary
Amidst Europe's authoritarian drift, its hopes to reverse course now paradoxically hinge on the US midterms and Hungary’s elections, argues the far right expert and scholar.
voxeurop.eu
December 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🗞️ I was recently interviewed by @lemonde.fr on the Meloni phenomenon in Italy. Article by Allan Kaval.

www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
Giorgia Meloni a-t-elle changé ? La question qui divise les politistes italiens
Au pouvoir depuis trois ans, la présidente du conseil italien suscite le débat chez les chercheurs en sciences politiques. La normalisation de cette dirigeante issue de la matrice néofasciste s’accomp...
www.lemonde.fr
December 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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[Info] 5th @ecpr.bsky.social Summer School on ‘Concepts and Methods for Research on Far-Right Politics’, co-directed by @pietrocastellig.bsky.social, professor at SciencePo ULB (Cevipol)

The event will be held at the University of Bologna from 6 to 10 July 2026.

Information: ecpr.eu/Events/353
Summer School of the Standing Group on Extremism and Democracy, University of Bologna, 6 – 10 July 2026
European Consortium for Political Research
ecpr.eu
December 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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🚀Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Happy to announce the 5th @ecpr.bsky.social E&D Summer School on Concepts and Methods for Research on Far-Right Politics, co-organized with 💘 @andreapirro.it.

🍝 @unibo.it , 6–10 July 2026

🔗Application, info, instructors: ecpr.eu/Events/353
December 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Highly recommend as one of the past participants!
📣 @pietrocastellig.bsky.social and I are absolutely thrilled to announce that the call for the 5th @ecpr.bsky.social Summer School on ‘Concepts and Methods for Research on Far-Right Politics’ is now open!

🇮🇹 The event will be hosted by @unibo.it, from 6 to 10 July 2026.

🔗 ecpr.eu/Events/353
Summer School of the Standing Group on Extremism and Democracy, University of Bologna, 6 – 10 July 2026
European Consortium for Political Research
ecpr.eu
December 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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This is an AMAZINg opportunity for junior scholars on extremism and democracy. Do apply if you are interested!
📣 @pietrocastellig.bsky.social and I are absolutely thrilled to announce that the call for the 5th @ecpr.bsky.social Summer School on ‘Concepts and Methods for Research on Far-Right Politics’ is now open!

🇮🇹 The event will be hosted by @unibo.it, from 6 to 10 July 2026.

🔗 ecpr.eu/Events/353
Summer School of the Standing Group on Extremism and Democracy, University of Bologna, 6 – 10 July 2026
European Consortium for Political Research
ecpr.eu
December 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Well into my third year, and this summer school remains the highlight of my PhD. I have made friends, gained clarity on what I want to do, got amazing feedback and begun to feel I am part of a caring academic community. Cannot recommend it enough.
📣 @pietrocastellig.bsky.social and I are absolutely thrilled to announce that the call for the 5th @ecpr.bsky.social Summer School on ‘Concepts and Methods for Research on Far-Right Politics’ is now open!

🇮🇹 The event will be hosted by @unibo.it, from 6 to 10 July 2026.

🔗 ecpr.eu/Events/353
Summer School of the Standing Group on Extremism and Democracy, University of Bologna, 6 – 10 July 2026
European Consortium for Political Research
ecpr.eu
December 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Trust me, as a PhD researcher working on the far right you dont want to miss this amazing opportunity
📣 @pietrocastellig.bsky.social and I are absolutely thrilled to announce that the call for the 5th @ecpr.bsky.social Summer School on ‘Concepts and Methods for Research on Far-Right Politics’ is now open!

🇮🇹 The event will be hosted by @unibo.it, from 6 to 10 July 2026.

🔗 ecpr.eu/Events/353
Summer School of the Standing Group on Extremism and Democracy, University of Bologna, 6 – 10 July 2026
European Consortium for Political Research
ecpr.eu
December 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
📣 @pietrocastellig.bsky.social and I are absolutely thrilled to announce that the call for the 5th @ecpr.bsky.social Summer School on ‘Concepts and Methods for Research on Far-Right Politics’ is now open!

🇮🇹 The event will be hosted by @unibo.it, from 6 to 10 July 2026.

🔗 ecpr.eu/Events/353
Summer School of the Standing Group on Extremism and Democracy, University of Bologna, 6 – 10 July 2026
European Consortium for Political Research
ecpr.eu
December 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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🇧🇬 Following the recent developments in Bulgaria? Find two of our highly relevant & #FREE research articles in the comments below 👇👇 @adamfagan.bsky.social @andreapirro.it
December 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Spoiler alert! 👀
I am very excited to keynote at the 5th ECPR Summer School on Extremism and Democracy in Bologna 🇮🇹, early July 2026, organized by @andreapirro.it & @pietrocastellig.bsky.social

This is a must-visit for junior scholars in the field - intellectually stimulating, supportive and fun! More info soon!
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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The Guardian gets it. The real importance of Orban's visit to see Trump was getting financial backing for Orban's tough upcoming election campaign. And all indications are he got it. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on special Trump treatment for Hungary: roll on the next election | Editorial
Editorial: As polls suggest that Viktor Orbán’s authoritarian rule is under threat, Brussels can only wait and hope
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Today I was promoted to associate professor at @unibo.it. A fairly unpredictable journey that I’d take again—for all the colleagues I’ve come to call friends and students who tolerate my banter. You’re a powerful reminder of the importance of bringing light, nurturing kindness, and spreading love.
October 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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💥 Viktor Orbán faces a possible ousting in April 2026 — and whether he manages to cling to power or not, his regime and its global allure as a model for autocrats worldwide are crumbling. Read the sharpest analysis available.
The Era of Orbánism as an Exportable Model May Be Ending - VSquare.org
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán’s once-admired “illiberal model” is faltering — plagued by economic crisis, voter frustration, and collapsing governance. With the 2026 election looming, his future — and the global appeal of his system — is at stake as his government faces its biggest political test.
vsquare.org
October 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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This Thursday, we celebrate the retirement and work of Michael Minkenberg, one of the most underrated scholars of far-right politics. I will give an online keynote but there is also a great in-person panel with, among others, @andreapirro.it & @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social

Sign up here! 👇
Keynote und Diskussion: Rechtsextremismus-Studien in Zeiten von Trump • Europa-Universität Viadrina
Pressestelle: Die öffentlichen Veranstaltungen der Universität
www.europa-uni.de
October 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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🇨🇿🗳️ Excited about the upcoming #CzechElection ? Find some excellent studies in the thread below 👇👇 @adamfagan.bsky.social @andreapirro.it @lenkabustikova.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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💡Now #FREE: 'Memory activism and the victimhood paradox in #Bosnia and Herzegovina: commemorating the “War Child” in the resistance against ethnic nationalism' by Jasna Dragović-Soso
👉 https//doi.org/10.... 🇧🇦 @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social @adamfagan.bsky.social @andreapirro.it
Memory activism and the victimhood paradox in Bosnia and Herzegovina: commemorating the “War Child” in the resistance against ethnic nationalism
Noting the conceptual malleability and the historically opposed political uses of victimhood, this article analyses the strategies deployed to navigate the “victimhood paradox” in two cases of memo...
doi.org
October 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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🇲🇩🗳️Get prepared for tomorrow's parliamentary election in Moldova by reading the below special issue www.tandfonline.com/toc/fjcs21/3...@fredericmerand.bsky.social @cristiannitoiu.bsky.social @annasophiemaass.bsky.social @marcosiddi.bsky.social - @adamfagan.bsky.social @andreapirro.it 👇👇
East European Politics
Theorizing Cooperation and Conflict in Euro-Russian Relations. Volume 36, Issue 4 of East European Politics
www.tandfonline.com
September 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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For the Guardian, @turnbulldugarte.com and I discuss our research that clearly shows one thing: Labour's anti-immigration strategy will only strengthen Reform and weaken its own electoral prospects. It won't win voters back but ultimately normalizes the far right

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Our research makes it clear: by capitulating to the right, Labour is driving voters to Reform UK | Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte
Mimicking Farage on immigration is senseless. Labour voters feel betrayed; anti-immigration voters see through the ruse, say academics Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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My old research group at UvA is hiring an assistant professor to replace me. Do get in touch if you want to know what a fabulous place it is to work. And female colleagues, I especially encourage you to apply!
September 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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As I am fairly new to Bluesky, this comes a bit late, but it is still worth checking out:

Our #oa introduction to the @jeppjournal.bsky.social special issue on "Europe’s Changing Protest Landscape"
with @sophiahunger.bsky.social

www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjpp20/3...
Journal of European Public Policy
Special Issue: Europe's Changing Protest Landscape. Guest Editors: Sophia Hunger & Swen Hutter. Volume 32, Issue 8 of Journal of European Public Policy
www.tandfonline.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM