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Tag Archives: European Elections
Oct 21 2018
The three founding Myths of Italy’s new Nationalism
Comments Off on The three founding Myths of Italy’s new NationalismBy Alessandro Franzi The aftermath of 2018 Italian elections has turned into a political reality show powered by the media system. Centre stage stands Matteo Salvini, leader of the Northern League, who became deputy prime minister, Interior minister and the de facto head of government. … Continue reading
Posted by: October 21, 2018
Tagged with: European Elections, Five star movement, Luigi Di Maio, Matteo Salvini, Northern League
May 27 2014
Democracy in Europe after the Elections
9 CommentsBy Mary Kaldor Nationalism is a way of deflecting discontent towards a convenient scapegoat, an ‘other’ – the immigrant or Europe. It is a way of mobilising political support while avoiding any commitment to address the underlying causes of discontent; … Continue reading