PSA Italian Politics Specialist Group | Research on Italian politics & society | Two-time PSA Specialist Group of the Year 2017 & 2026 🏆🏆| LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psa-italian-politics-85079740a/https://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mumsqvbi3s2zHow far does the radical left act as a transnational actor? For our joint PSA 2027 panel with the German Specialist Group, we welcome contributions on transnational cooperation, competing visions of Europe, and the politics of crisis. Deadline: 12th October 🔗 https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/82810/submissions/new03 Sep 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumsqvbi3s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mumsohp4kc2zIs the radical left in Europe being reinvented? Around what? Propose a paper for our PSA 2027 panel! We welcome contributions on programmatic renewal, party-movement relations, and shifting social bases. Deadline: 12th October 🔗 https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/82810/submissions/new03 Sep 2026 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumsohp4kc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mueo6oyans2oJoin us for PSA 2027 in Hull! We are hosting two panels - submissions are welcome until 12th October! 🔗 https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/82810/submissions/new @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social @dbonansinga.bsky.social31 Aug 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mueo6oyans2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3ms6pvymc3c2hOur joint panels with the PSA German Politics Specialist Group are now live for PSA 2027 in Hull! 🎉 Deadline: 12th October 🔗 https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/82810/submissions/new03 Aug 2026 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6pvymc3c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mnxbae6fkk2nCongratulations to Marianna Griffini and @lauramontecchio.bsky.social for their recent publication in Politics & Gender 🎉 [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Jun 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxbae6fkk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mmo55u43s22pCongratulations to Dr Marianna Griffini and Prof Oscar Mazzoleni for their new article — exploring the economic, cultural, and demographic dimensions of radical right populism and advancing the concept of 'reproducerism'. 🔗 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13569317.2026.267167325 May 2026 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmo55u43s22phttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mlvs26h4722lWe conclude with a rich roundtable to end a remarkable day — from why mainstream parties keep radicalising on migration, to the human stories and emotions behind the numbers, and why governing migration is structurally so difficult. Thank you to all speakers, chairs, and participants!15 May 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvs26h4722lhttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mlvm6eykkk2mThe conversation continues with a fantastic panel, 'Migration Policy in the Context of the Judiciary and EU Institutions' that explores the government's conflict with the judiciary — with a particular focus on the Italy-Albania Protocol, and how Italy may be reshaping EU migration policies.15 May 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvm6eykkk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mlvgivwqrk2mWe continued with another incredible panel, 'Migration, Populism, and the Far Right' — unpacking populist rhetoric and migration governance, from party communication to how voters hold far-right governments accountable when migration keeps rising despite their promises.15 May 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvgivwqrk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mlvchsc34c2mWe started with an amazing panel, 'Migration Policy: Externalisation, Securitisation, and Local Actors', from on-the-ground NGO practices to the wider geopolitical impact of Italy's migration model beyond its borders.15 May 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvchsc34c2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mluzphprus2mOur workshop at LSE "Italy under Giorgia Meloni: A 'Vanguard' in the Management of Migration and Security Challenges?" is now underway! Follow along for updates 🇮🇹15 May 2026 09:34 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mluzphprus2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mlpt37z3r22qWe are now on LinkedIn! 🎉 Follow us there for updates on Italian politics research, events, and news from the PSA Italian Politics Specialist Group. 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/psa-italian-politics-85079740a/13 May 2026 07:52 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpt37z3r22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mlkxne77jk2yWe are at LSE this Friday for the workshop "Italy under Giorgia Meloni: A 'Vanguard' in the Management of Migration and Security Challenges?" — Full programme below. 📍 Yangtze Lecture Theatre, LSE European Institute | 15 May @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social @mlorimer.bsky.social @dbonansinga.bsky.social11 May 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkxne77jk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mk5r25bbok2e📢 Call for Papers | @ecpr.bsky.social ECPR Standing Group on Organised Crime — 5th General Conference "Mafias, Cartels & Crime Networks: Challenges to State and Society" 📍 Naples | 📅 10–11 December 2026 Deadline: 22 June 2026 Papers & panels welcome in EN/IT/FR/ES 🔗 ecpr.eu/Events/361 https://ecpr.eu/Events/36123 Apr 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5r25bbok2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3mies6adtg22g📣🏆We are honoured to be awarded the PSA Specialist Group of the Year 2025/26! Many thanks to the jury at @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social for their trust, our convenors and executive committee members for their work, and all our members for their active contribution!31 Mar 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mies6adtg22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3midwtn5ev22gComing up soon... [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Mar 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3midwtn5ev22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/psa-italian.bsky.social/post/3midqmtsozk2gStarting soon... [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Mar 2026 08:20 +0000at://did:plc:psmldmz77y5khbiprhjcphvl/app.bsky.feed.post/3midqmtsozk2g