Donatella Bonansinga
@dbonansinga.bsky.social
University of Southampton, prev. UCL & YouGov. Working on Populism + Insecurity, Emotions, Visual communication. Co-convening @psa-italian.bsky.social
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Legitimacy First: Marine Le Pen’s Visual De‐Demonisation Strategies on Instagram | Article | Politics and Governance
Donatella Bonansinga
www.cogitatiopress.com
Excited to share my new article, "Legitimacy First: Marine Le Pen’s Visual De‐Demonisation Strategies on Instagram", now published in Politics & Governance (@cogitatiopag.bsky.social) #OpenAccess
Download it for free here: www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandg...
Download it for free here: www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandg...
🥇 most read article in Ethnic and Racial Studies this year!
December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🥇 most read article in Ethnic and Racial Studies this year!
Reposted by Donatella Bonansinga
#MostRead 📈🔓
Using the case of the UK Conservative Party, @dbonansinga.bsky.social @sotonpolitics.bsky.social & Charlotte Forrest @uclspp.bsky.social demonstrate the powerful influence populist ideas can exert on mainstream parties, even when their original proponents have little electoral success.
Using the case of the UK Conservative Party, @dbonansinga.bsky.social @sotonpolitics.bsky.social & Charlotte Forrest @uclspp.bsky.social demonstrate the powerful influence populist ideas can exert on mainstream parties, even when their original proponents have little electoral success.
December 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
#MostRead 📈🔓
Using the case of the UK Conservative Party, @dbonansinga.bsky.social @sotonpolitics.bsky.social & Charlotte Forrest @uclspp.bsky.social demonstrate the powerful influence populist ideas can exert on mainstream parties, even when their original proponents have little electoral success.
Using the case of the UK Conservative Party, @dbonansinga.bsky.social @sotonpolitics.bsky.social & Charlotte Forrest @uclspp.bsky.social demonstrate the powerful influence populist ideas can exert on mainstream parties, even when their original proponents have little electoral success.
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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
My research on populism & emotions has been cited in the new UN report “Far-right populism and the future of social protection”.
Great to see this work informing wider debates on how emotions drive populist politics and shape social policy!
The Guardian covers the report here: shorturl.at/tlN4p
Great to see this work informing wider debates on how emotions drive populist politics and shape social policy!
The Guardian covers the report here: shorturl.at/tlN4p
Welfare cuts have fuelled rise of far right and populism, top UN expert says
Exclusive: Poverty rapporteur says governments must rethink welfare state as essential to fabric of society
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:35 AM
My research on populism & emotions has been cited in the new UN report “Far-right populism and the future of social protection”.
Great to see this work informing wider debates on how emotions drive populist politics and shape social policy!
The Guardian covers the report here: shorturl.at/tlN4p
Great to see this work informing wider debates on how emotions drive populist politics and shape social policy!
The Guardian covers the report here: shorturl.at/tlN4p
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:
It was great listening to @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social & @stijntvankessel.bsky.social presenting their latest OUP book "Populist Radical Right Parties in Action", yesterday at King's College London!
The event was organised by @psa-italian.bsky.social
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
The event was organised by @psa-italian.bsky.social
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
It was great listening to @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social & @stijntvankessel.bsky.social presenting their latest OUP book "Populist Radical Right Parties in Action", yesterday at King's College London!
The event was organised by @psa-italian.bsky.social
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
The event was organised by @psa-italian.bsky.social
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
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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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!
Join us on October 15th for this exciting book launch!
King’s College London and online 📍
Registration required 👇
King’s College London and online 📍
Registration required 👇
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
September 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Join us on October 15th for this exciting book launch!
King’s College London and online 📍
Registration required 👇
King’s College London and online 📍
Registration required 👇
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
- 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
📣 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 3:09 PM
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
- 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
📣 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...
psa26.exordo.com/panels/9/con...
PSA 76th Annual International Conference | Ex Ordo
psa26.exordo.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
📣 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...
psa26.exordo.com/panels/9/con...
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
✏️ 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
July 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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
✏️ 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
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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!
June 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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!
Reposted by Donatella Bonansinga
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!🙏🏼💡
We would like to say a massive thank you to all attendees for making the conference such a success!🙏🏼💡
May 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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!🙏🏼💡
We would like to say a massive thank you to all attendees for making the conference such a success!🙏🏼💡
Reposted by Donatella Bonansinga
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
May 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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
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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
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
May 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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
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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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
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
May 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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
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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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
May 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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
Reposted by Donatella Bonansinga
📣 Tomorrow!
Conference "Challenges to Europe – European Challenges", Guildford, 28-29 May 2025
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/challenges...
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
May 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
📣 Tomorrow!
Conference "Challenges to Europe – European Challenges", Guildford, 28-29 May 2025
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/challenges...
Conference "Challenges to Europe – European Challenges", Guildford, 28-29 May 2025
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/challenges...
Reposted by Donatella Bonansinga
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 ✅
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 ✅
May 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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 ✅
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 ✅
Reposted by Donatella Bonansinga
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!
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 ✅
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 ✅
May 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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!
Reposted by Donatella Bonansinga
*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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April 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
*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
*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)
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)
April 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
*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)
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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Don't miss our panel at 1:30pm @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social @dbonansinga.bsky.social
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
April 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Don't miss our panel at 1:30pm @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social @dbonansinga.bsky.social
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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!
April 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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!