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!
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Italy’s cabinet today approved yet another round of military aid to Ukraine.
So why is Salvini's League so weak?
So why is Salvini's League so weak?
December 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Italy’s cabinet today approved yet another round of military aid to Ukraine.
So why is Salvini's League so weak?
So why is Salvini's League so weak?
Italy’s cabinet today approved yet another round of military aid to Ukraine.
So why is Salvini's League so weak?
So why is Salvini's League so weak?
December 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Italy’s cabinet today approved yet another round of military aid to Ukraine.
So why is Salvini's League so weak?
So why is Salvini's League so weak?
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Surprised to hear from La Repubblica today that the League is about to approve providing further military support to Ukraine...
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The easy prediction is that Italy's Council of Ministers will soon approve another package in support of Ukraine.
The League will vote in favour, then claim victory as a high profile government rep will ask for "renewed efforts by everybody to bring about peace".
The League will vote in favour, then claim victory as a high profile government rep will ask for "renewed efforts by everybody to bring about peace".
December 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Surprised to hear from La Repubblica today that the League is about to approve providing further military support to Ukraine...
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Surprised to hear from La Repubblica today that the League is about to approve providing further military support to Ukraine...
🥱
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The easy prediction is that Italy's Council of Ministers will soon approve another package in support of Ukraine.
The League will vote in favour, then claim victory as a high profile government rep will ask for "renewed efforts by everybody to bring about peace".
The League will vote in favour, then claim victory as a high profile government rep will ask for "renewed efforts by everybody to bring about peace".
December 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Surprised to hear from La Repubblica today that the League is about to approve providing further military support to Ukraine...
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Leaving substance of the author's claims on one side for a moment, this article "dell'autorevole Financial Times" is all Meloni has been working towards for years.
She'll fight tooth & nail to defend the image she's created for herself on international stage. NOTHING matters to her more than this.
She'll fight tooth & nail to defend the image she's created for herself on international stage. NOTHING matters to her more than this.
Opinion: Italy, often dismissed as Europe's weak link in the past, has become a success story. And this is shown clearly in the verdict of investors. on.ft.com/4oQM8Xq
December 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Leaving substance of the author's claims on one side for a moment, this article "dell'autorevole Financial Times" is all Meloni has been working towards for years.
She'll fight tooth & nail to defend the image she's created for herself on international stage. NOTHING matters to her more than this.
She'll fight tooth & nail to defend the image she's created for herself on international stage. NOTHING matters to her more than this.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Still not a peep from Rome.
Yet Meloni will not manage to hide from all this forever, much as she's trying so hard...
Yet Meloni will not manage to hide from all this forever, much as she's trying so hard...
Deafening silence from Rome following decisive reactions by the EU, Germany and now France.
Meloni the funambulist feels the rope shaking under her feet this time
Meloni the funambulist feels the rope shaking under her feet this time
December 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Still not a peep from Rome.
Yet Meloni will not manage to hide from all this forever, much as she's trying so hard...
Yet Meloni will not manage to hide from all this forever, much as she's trying so hard...
Still not a peep from Rome.
Yet Meloni will not manage to hide from all this forever, much as she's trying so hard...
Yet Meloni will not manage to hide from all this forever, much as she's trying so hard...
Deafening silence from Rome following decisive reactions by the EU, Germany and now France.
Meloni the funambulist feels the rope shaking under her feet this time
Meloni the funambulist feels the rope shaking under her feet this time
December 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Still not a peep from Rome.
Yet Meloni will not manage to hide from all this forever, much as she's trying so hard...
Yet Meloni will not manage to hide from all this forever, much as she's trying so hard...
Very ROBUST intervention by UK govt spokesperson today:
"While every country has the right to set its own visa rules, we support the laws and institutions which are working to keep the internet free from the most harmful content".
Hold my beer, Emmanuel Macron...
"While every country has the right to set its own visa rules, we support the laws and institutions which are working to keep the internet free from the most harmful content".
Hold my beer, Emmanuel Macron...
December 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Very ROBUST intervention by UK govt spokesperson today:
"While every country has the right to set its own visa rules, we support the laws and institutions which are working to keep the internet free from the most harmful content".
Hold my beer, Emmanuel Macron...
"While every country has the right to set its own visa rules, we support the laws and institutions which are working to keep the internet free from the most harmful content".
Hold my beer, Emmanuel Macron...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Deafening silence from Rome following decisive reactions by the EU, Germany and now France.
Meloni the funambulist feels the rope shaking under her feet this time
Meloni the funambulist feels the rope shaking under her feet this time
December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Deafening silence from Rome following decisive reactions by the EU, Germany and now France.
Meloni the funambulist feels the rope shaking under her feet this time
Meloni the funambulist feels the rope shaking under her feet this time
In her Christmas message, Meloni has attacked those "who say we shouldn't set up nativity scenes in schools since they offend people from other cultures".
I have discussed the "rediscovery" of Christmas traditions by radical right parties with Politico:
www.politico.eu/article/how-...
I have discussed the "rediscovery" of Christmas traditions by radical right parties with Politico:
www.politico.eu/article/how-...
How the far right stole Christmas
Seasonal traditions and good cheer are being repurposed to serve political ends.
www.politico.eu
December 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
In her Christmas message, Meloni has attacked those "who say we shouldn't set up nativity scenes in schools since they offend people from other cultures".
I have discussed the "rediscovery" of Christmas traditions by radical right parties with Politico:
www.politico.eu/article/how-...
I have discussed the "rediscovery" of Christmas traditions by radical right parties with Politico:
www.politico.eu/article/how-...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
I cannot wait to find out what Meloni will say to convince voters that no, the EU & the USA remain very very close, & we should not mistake this for a hostile act, & we can all learn from this and life goes on... 🍿🍸
Good luck Giorgia.
Good luck Giorgia.
Former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton has been sanctioned by the United States for threatening Twitter with consequences for possible inaction on removal of illegal content and disinformation requirements. #Image(s) #EuropeanUnion
https://i.redd.it/eir5vtgu019g1.png
https://i.redd.it/eir5vtgu019g1.png
December 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I cannot wait to find out what Meloni will say to convince voters that no, the EU & the USA remain very very close, & we should not mistake this for a hostile act, & we can all learn from this and life goes on... 🍿🍸
Good luck Giorgia.
Good luck Giorgia.
I cannot wait to find out what Meloni will say to convince voters that no, the EU & the USA remain very very close, & we should not mistake this for a hostile act, & we can all learn from this and life goes on... 🍿🍸
Good luck Giorgia.
Good luck Giorgia.
Former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton has been sanctioned by the United States for threatening Twitter with consequences for possible inaction on removal of illegal content and disinformation requirements. #Image(s) #EuropeanUnion
https://i.redd.it/eir5vtgu019g1.png
https://i.redd.it/eir5vtgu019g1.png
December 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I cannot wait to find out what Meloni will say to convince voters that no, the EU & the USA remain very very close, & we should not mistake this for a hostile act, & we can all learn from this and life goes on... 🍿🍸
Good luck Giorgia.
Good luck Giorgia.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
A country condemned to spend the next 30 years trying to claw back what it always had....
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
More than 75% of Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters think PM should open talks on joining EU customs union – as it happened
YouGov poll for the Times suggests even 40% of Conservative voters support such a move
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A country condemned to spend the next 30 years trying to claw back what it always had....
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
A country condemned to spend the next 30 years trying to claw back what it always had....
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
More than 75% of Labour, Lib Dem and Green voters think PM should open talks on joining EU customs union – as it happened
YouGov poll for the Times suggests even 40% of Conservative voters support such a move
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A country condemned to spend the next 30 years trying to claw back what it always had....
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Exactly 13 years ago Giorgia Meloni & others created Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy) - see pic. Trigger was differences of opinion with Monti's technocratic gov, supported by Berlusconi's party People of Freedom, which Meloni & allies left to go their own way. But that was just the trigger.
December 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Exactly 13 years ago Giorgia Meloni & others created Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy) - see pic. Trigger was differences of opinion with Monti's technocratic gov, supported by Berlusconi's party People of Freedom, which Meloni & allies left to go their own way. But that was just the trigger.
Exactly 13 years ago Giorgia Meloni & others created Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy) - see pic. Trigger was differences of opinion with Monti's technocratic gov, supported by Berlusconi's party People of Freedom, which Meloni & allies left to go their own way. But that was just the trigger.
December 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Exactly 13 years ago Giorgia Meloni & others created Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy) - see pic. Trigger was differences of opinion with Monti's technocratic gov, supported by Berlusconi's party People of Freedom, which Meloni & allies left to go their own way. But that was just the trigger.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Europeans should not get sucked into "America is back" complacency if Trump loses control of Congress in 2026 and MAGA Republicans are defeated in a 2028.
In peacetime conditions it will take more than half a decade for future US governments to repair Trump's damage inflicted on US state capacity
In peacetime conditions it will take more than half a decade for future US governments to repair Trump's damage inflicted on US state capacity
This WaPo piece weaves together an incredibly powerful story about the way Trump has devastated government and the dedicated people who wake up every day to serve the public. wapo.st/4b14KAy
The year Trump broke the federal government
How DOGE and the White House carried out a once-unthinkable transformation of the nation’s sprawling bureaucracy.
wapo.st
December 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Europeans should not get sucked into "America is back" complacency if Trump loses control of Congress in 2026 and MAGA Republicans are defeated in a 2028.
In peacetime conditions it will take more than half a decade for future US governments to repair Trump's damage inflicted on US state capacity
In peacetime conditions it will take more than half a decade for future US governments to repair Trump's damage inflicted on US state capacity
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
The radical right winning the argument in Europe. Whether it is in government or not.
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
The Council of the EU’s Position on the Return Proposal: Trump-Inspired Approaches Dominate
Dr. Izabella Majcher , Independent Consultant Photo credit : Alamy stock photo On 11 March 2025, the European Commission published a...
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The radical right winning the argument in Europe. Whether it is in government or not.
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
She has changed when dealing with NATO/EU allies & the EU Commission, she has not when addressing domestic audiences.
The fundamental mistake is trying to identify the one "true" Meloni, when at least two exist.
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
The fundamental mistake is trying to identify the one "true" Meloni, when at least two exist.
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 2:20 PM
She has changed when dealing with NATO/EU allies & the EU Commission, she has not when addressing domestic audiences.
The fundamental mistake is trying to identify the one "true" Meloni, when at least two exist.
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
The fundamental mistake is trying to identify the one "true" Meloni, when at least two exist.
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
The radical right winning the argument in Europe. Whether it is in government or not.
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
The Council of the EU’s Position on the Return Proposal: Trump-Inspired Approaches Dominate
Dr. Izabella Majcher , Independent Consultant Photo credit : Alamy stock photo On 11 March 2025, the European Commission published a...
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The radical right winning the argument in Europe. Whether it is in government or not.
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
She has changed when dealing with NATO/EU allies & the EU Commission, she has not when addressing domestic audiences.
The fundamental mistake is trying to identify the one "true" Meloni, when at least two exist.
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
The fundamental mistake is trying to identify the one "true" Meloni, when at least two exist.
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 2:20 PM
She has changed when dealing with NATO/EU allies & the EU Commission, she has not when addressing domestic audiences.
The fundamental mistake is trying to identify the one "true" Meloni, when at least two exist.
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
The fundamental mistake is trying to identify the one "true" Meloni, when at least two exist.
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Ideal solution for Italian govt. Meloni remains close to the mainstream (no siding with Orbàn), Salvini's League can swallow it, Italian companies working in Russia (of which there are many) celebrate the postponement of a huge clash on frozen funds...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Ukraine deal: EU leaders agree €90bn loan, but without use of frozen Russian assets
Two-year deal will cover most of Ukraine’s needs, but will be secured against EU borrowing rather than Russian assets
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Ideal solution for Italian govt. Meloni remains close to the mainstream (no siding with Orbàn), Salvini's League can swallow it, Italian companies working in Russia (of which there are many) celebrate the postponement of a huge clash on frozen funds...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Ideal solution for Italian govt. Meloni remains close to the mainstream (no siding with Orbàn), Salvini's League can swallow it, Italian companies working in Russia (of which there are many) celebrate the postponement of a huge clash on frozen funds...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Ukraine deal: EU leaders agree €90bn loan, but without use of frozen Russian assets
Two-year deal will cover most of Ukraine’s needs, but will be secured against EU borrowing rather than Russian assets
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Ideal solution for Italian govt. Meloni remains close to the mainstream (no siding with Orbàn), Salvini's League can swallow it, Italian companies working in Russia (of which there are many) celebrate the postponement of a huge clash on frozen funds...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
The likes of Orbán have nothing to offer Meloni that would justify putting her govt on a collision course with Italy's major EU partners and/or the EU Commission. Those who don't get this are greatly underestimating her staying power.
Meloni the funambulist strikes again. In Parliament today: "Italy will not withdraw its support for new regulations concerning the frozen Russian assets... but without agreeing with any decisions taken so far on how to use them" ;-)
December 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The likes of Orbán have nothing to offer Meloni that would justify putting her govt on a collision course with Italy's major EU partners and/or the EU Commission. Those who don't get this are greatly underestimating her staying power.
The likes of Orbán have nothing to offer Meloni that would justify putting her govt on a collision course with Italy's major EU partners and/or the EU Commission. Those who don't get this are greatly underestimating her staying power.
Meloni the funambulist strikes again. In Parliament today: "Italy will not withdraw its support for new regulations concerning the frozen Russian assets... but without agreeing with any decisions taken so far on how to use them" ;-)
December 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The likes of Orbán have nothing to offer Meloni that would justify putting her govt on a collision course with Italy's major EU partners and/or the EU Commission. Those who don't get this are greatly underestimating her staying power.