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
New episode in this series out now, as General Vannacci posts on Facebook to remind everyone that Mussolini gained power via legal means (hence, presumably, he wasn't THAT bad...), and the leghista of the old guard Zaia from the Veneto region retorts condemning the Racial Laws of 1938.
Nothing to see here. Just the faction led by General Vannacci, the League's deputy leader (now clashing openly with the leghista old guard that still dreams of federalism) organising a meeting on "Remigration" alongside several international guests from various organisations.
November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
New episode in this series out now, as General Vannacci posts on Facebook to remind everyone that Mussolini gained power via legal means (hence, presumably, he wasn't THAT bad...), and the leghista of the old guard Zaia from the Veneto region retorts condemning the Racial Laws of 1938.
New episode in this series out now, as General Vannacci posts on Facebook to remind everyone that Mussolini gained power via legal means (hence, presumably, he wasn't THAT bad...), and the leghista of the old guard Zaia from the Veneto region retorts condemning the Racial Laws of 1938.
Nothing to see here. Just the faction led by General Vannacci, the League's deputy leader (now clashing openly with the leghista old guard that still dreams of federalism) organising a meeting on "Remigration" alongside several international guests from various organisations.
November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
New episode in this series out now, as General Vannacci posts on Facebook to remind everyone that Mussolini gained power via legal means (hence, presumably, he wasn't THAT bad...), and the leghista of the old guard Zaia from the Veneto region retorts condemning the Racial Laws of 1938.
Three years a VERY long time in politics...
Opinion: Italy, often dismissed as Europe’s weak link in the past, has become a success story. This is shown clearly in the verdict of investors. on.ft.com/4nOh61N
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Three years a VERY long time in politics...
When you keep doing the same thing (trying to out-Reform Reform UK) but expect a different result (Reform UK voters flocking to Labour, and progressive voters not being tempted by Polanski).
But sure, this time it may work.
But sure, this time it may work.
UK to base new asylum rules on stringent Danish model on.ft.com/3WKZ7hK
UK to base new asylum rules on stringent Danish model
Home secretary’s proposals mark the latest government measure to regain the initiative on migration
on.ft.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
When you keep doing the same thing (trying to out-Reform Reform UK) but expect a different result (Reform UK voters flocking to Labour, and progressive voters not being tempted by Polanski).
But sure, this time it may work.
But sure, this time it may work.
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!
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
As the new party "Northern Pact" (attempting to attract the leghisti of the old guard who still dream of "federalism" and reject Salvini's "new" League) prepares to hold its 1st Conference, its likely future leader tells press: "it is necessary to work on other projects now". In the north, of course
Italy's Court of Auditors has now rejected Salvini's plans for the construction of the controversial bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland across the Strait of Messina.
November 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
As the new party "Northern Pact" (attempting to attract the leghisti of the old guard who still dream of "federalism" and reject Salvini's "new" League) prepares to hold its 1st Conference, its likely future leader tells press: "it is necessary to work on other projects now". In the north, of course
As the new party "Northern Pact" (attempting to attract the leghisti of the old guard who still dream of "federalism" and reject Salvini's "new" League) prepares to hold its 1st Conference, its likely future leader tells press: "it is necessary to work on other projects now". In the north, of course
Italy's Court of Auditors has now rejected Salvini's plans for the construction of the controversial bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland across the Strait of Messina.
November 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
As the new party "Northern Pact" (attempting to attract the leghisti of the old guard who still dream of "federalism" and reject Salvini's "new" League) prepares to hold its 1st Conference, its likely future leader tells press: "it is necessary to work on other projects now". In the north, of course
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
This story has the potential to further expose the increasing distance between the radical right League (led by General Vannacci, alongside Salvini) & the old guard of the party in the north. The Governor of Veneto Zaia (old guard) tells the media that the Court's intervention is legitimate.
Italy's Court of Auditors has now rejected Salvini's plans for the construction of the controversial bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland across the Strait of Messina.
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This story has the potential to further expose the increasing distance between the radical right League (led by General Vannacci, alongside Salvini) & the old guard of the party in the north. The Governor of Veneto Zaia (old guard) tells the media that the Court's intervention is legitimate.
This story has the potential to further expose the increasing distance between the radical right League (led by General Vannacci, alongside Salvini) & the old guard of the party in the north. The Governor of Veneto Zaia (old guard) tells the media that the Court's intervention is legitimate.
Italy's Court of Auditors has now rejected Salvini's plans for the construction of the controversial bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland across the Strait of Messina.
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This story has the potential to further expose the increasing distance between the radical right League (led by General Vannacci, alongside Salvini) & the old guard of the party in the north. The Governor of Veneto Zaia (old guard) tells the media that the Court's intervention is legitimate.
"Performing the crackdown" to satisfy the tabloids has very real consequences...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Woman who booked flight to Italy but did not board has child benefits stopped
Family denied entry at gate after one of her children had epileptic fit, but HMRC said she boarded one-way flight
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:13 AM
"Performing the crackdown" to satisfy the tabloids has very real consequences...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Yes, but did she visit them in person every day to make sure they had done that?
Ah, gotcha!
Ah, gotcha!
New - Harvey & Wheeler, the estate agents used by Rachel Reeves to rent out her property have apologised for an "oversight" after they did not apply for a licence on her behalf, having offered to do so.
October 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Yes, but did she visit them in person every day to make sure they had done that?
Ah, gotcha!
Ah, gotcha!
Say something outrageous and collect your prize. The more non-sensical the better.
That's all it takes.
That's all it takes.
Katie Lam wins the Spectator award 'Newcomer of the Year'.
Morning.
Morning.
October 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Say something outrageous and collect your prize. The more non-sensical the better.
That's all it takes.
That's all it takes.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Italy's Court of Auditors has now rejected Salvini's plans for the construction of the controversial bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland across the Strait of Messina.
October 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Italy's Court of Auditors has now rejected Salvini's plans for the construction of the controversial bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland across the Strait of Messina.
Italy's Court of Auditors has now rejected Salvini's plans for the construction of the controversial bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland across the Strait of Messina.
October 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Italy's Court of Auditors has now rejected Salvini's plans for the construction of the controversial bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland across the Strait of Messina.
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Nothing to see here. Just the faction led by General Vannacci, the League's deputy leader (now clashing openly with the leghista old guard that still dreams of federalism) organising a meeting on "Remigration" alongside several international guests from various organisations.
October 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Nothing to see here. Just the faction led by General Vannacci, the League's deputy leader (now clashing openly with the leghista old guard that still dreams of federalism) organising a meeting on "Remigration" alongside several international guests from various organisations.
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 4:57 PM
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!
Nothing to see here. Just the faction led by General Vannacci, the League's deputy leader (now clashing openly with the leghista old guard that still dreams of federalism) organising a meeting on "Remigration" alongside several international guests from various organisations.
October 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Nothing to see here. Just the faction led by General Vannacci, the League's deputy leader (now clashing openly with the leghista old guard that still dreams of federalism) organising a meeting on "Remigration" alongside several international guests from various organisations.
Indeed
The moment that a consensus builds in England that the Greens and LibDems are more likely to block Reform gains the Labour Party is dead in the water.
Scotland and Wales already look lost to the SNP and Plaid Cymru.
Scotland and Wales already look lost to the SNP and Plaid Cymru.
It's increasingly obvious that Labour's strategy - call it Starmerism, Blue Labour, whatever - has got it badly wrong. It has alienated the party's core vote while failing to win over those leaning to Reform. There was no shortage of people warning them they were getting it wrong either.
October 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Indeed
First the announcement and then the "internal review".
Ok.
Ok.
Are the Tories now rowing back on ILR?
Last week Badenoch's spokesman said Katie Lam's comments were "broadly in line" with the party's stance
Now a party spokesperson says it's “subject to an ongoing internal review” following a widespread backlash
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Last week Badenoch's spokesman said Katie Lam's comments were "broadly in line" with the party's stance
Now a party spokesperson says it's “subject to an ongoing internal review” following a widespread backlash
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Tories in turmoil after deportation backlash | The Observer
Conservative immigration policy is in flux after shadow minister Katie Lam's controversial comments
observer.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
First the announcement and then the "internal review".
Ok.
Ok.
Shaping the political agenda and influencing elections ain't that cheap after all...
Tesla chair warns Musk could quit if shareholders reject $1tn pay deal on.ft.com/3WLG8Ul
Tesla chair warns Musk could quit if shareholders reject $1tn pay deal
Robyn Denholm urges investors to support billionaire chief’s package ahead of crucial November 6 vote
on.ft.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Shaping the political agenda and influencing elections ain't that cheap after all...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
📣 Very timely: our @epsrjournal.bsky.social article on how populist radical right parties in the Netherlands have evolved organisationally is now officially published - with volume and page numbers and all! Check it out here if you’re interested:
doi.org/10.1017/S175... 🍿
doi.org/10.1017/S175... 🍿
Fortuyn versus Wilders versus Baudet: the evolution of populist radical right party organization in the Netherlands | European Political Science Review | Cambridge Core
Fortuyn versus Wilders versus Baudet: the evolution of populist radical right party organization in the Netherlands - Volume 17 Issue 4
doi.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
📣 Very timely: our @epsrjournal.bsky.social article on how populist radical right parties in the Netherlands have evolved organisationally is now officially published - with volume and page numbers and all! Check it out here if you’re interested:
doi.org/10.1017/S175... 🍿
doi.org/10.1017/S175... 🍿
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
I have found examples of adverts Sarah Pochin would approve of.
From the US Government, who else...
From the US Government, who else...
I made an image of all the art posted by US DOL on X since approximately Labor Day
October 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I have found examples of adverts Sarah Pochin would approve of.
From the US Government, who else...
From the US Government, who else...
I have found examples of adverts Sarah Pochin would approve of.
From the US Government, who else...
From the US Government, who else...
I made an image of all the art posted by US DOL on X since approximately Labor Day
October 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I have found examples of adverts Sarah Pochin would approve of.
From the US Government, who else...
From the US Government, who else...
Reposted by Professor Daniele Albertazzi
Any analysis of the future trajectory of the US as a global power needs to take the cohesion of American state and society into account
October 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Any analysis of the future trajectory of the US as a global power needs to take the cohesion of American state and society into account
The idea that -just because you lead the executive for 4 years- you are allowed to demolish buildings/gardens/monuments that have such historical significance and belong to all citizens... is frankly just bonkers.
NEW: NBC News confirms that the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, on the east side of the White House, has been destroyed as part of the demolition of the East Wing.
(📸 Getty Images)
(📸 Getty Images)
October 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The idea that -just because you lead the executive for 4 years- you are allowed to demolish buildings/gardens/monuments that have such historical significance and belong to all citizens... is frankly just bonkers.