Author: Anna Marino

Narrating Crises of Europe’s Southernmost Borders: the Cases of Melilla and Lampedusa

20.01.2026 , in ((Narratives on Migration in Times of Crisis)) , ((No Comments))

Mainstream media coverage of two crises unfolding at the European Union (EU) borders in Italy and Spain often neglects the human realities of migration. Migrants are made invisible, while attention focuses on criminality, security, and border control. When they do appear, they are frequently placed, often without scrutiny, into rigid ...

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Radical Right Populism’s Strategies for Success and the Road Ahead

12.02.2025 , in ((Rising Populist Radical Right)) , ((No Comments))

Populist radical right parties have gained support in Europe using convincing messaging based on nationalism, nativism, and promises of returning to a “better” past. They have seemed to leverage people’s frustrations with the current challenges by offering simple solutions: a stronger state, traditional values, and security from perceived threats. This ...

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Italy Setting Trends in the European Radical Right: The Success of Fratelli d’Italia

21.01.2025 , in ((Rising Populist Radical Right)) , ((No Comments))

Fratelli D’Italia (FdI), Italy’s leading Populist Radical Right (PRR) party, has become a model for far-right movements across Europe following its success in the Italian elections in 2022. The party was extremely successful in presenting itself as a novelty within the context of radical right populism. Its main tenets – ...

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The Rising Popularity of Populist Radical Right Parties in the EU: Five Case Studies From Southern and Northern Europe

16.01.2025 , in ((Rising Populist Radical Right)) , ((No Comments))

Populism has been defined as one of the key threats to democracy since the early 2000s making experts increasingly concerned. Populist Radical Right (PRR) parties have been gaining influence in the European Union, even in member states once considered immune to their popularity. By examining the characteristics of these PRR ...

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