Essays about: "Lega Nord"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Lega Nord.

1. 1. Northern-Southern populism in Europe : Political manifestos of the Finns Party, the Sweden Democrats, the League, and the National Rally, 2011-2018

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Heidi Kristina Arling; [2021]
   Keywords : Political Ideologies; European Populism; Elections; Manifestos;

   Abstract : For this study, I set out to examine the electoral manifestos of four European populist parties in national elections, in order to analyze the ideological similarities and differences between the Finns Party, the Sweden Democrats, the National Rally, and the League. Political manifestos represent authoritative statements on party policies. READ MORE

3. 2. The Populist Strategy in Times of Distrust : A Comparative Analysis of the Populist Successes in Italy and Sweden

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Matti Welin; [2021]
   Keywords : Populism; Political Trust; Anti-Establishment; Voting Behavior; Sweden Democrats; Lega Nord; Five Star Movement;

   Abstract : This essay researches the link between populism and political trust by comparing the development of these two phenomena in Sweden and Italy. Populism is defined as a political strategy in which one appeals to the people and uses anti-establishment rhetoric. READ MORE

4. 3. The Construction and Destruction of “the other”The Influence of Right-wing Populist Rhetoric on Xenophobic Hate Crimes

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Stefano Cisternino; [2020]
   Keywords : Xenophobia; Hate Crimes; Italy; Racism; Right-wing; Rhetoric;

   Abstract : Today, two phenomena are growing; the constant increase in xenophobic hate crimes and the rampant presence of political and media representatives engaged in right-wing populist rhetoric aimed at defending the people from all threats. The question of how right-wing populist rhetoric influences the occurrence of these violent acts has only been addressed indirectly and partially in the academic world. READ MORE

5. 4. A comparative case study of Lega Nord and Podemos voters : Voter attitudes of Left- and Right-Wing Populism in Southern Europe

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Cem Tarhan; [2020]
   Keywords : Populism; Left-wing populism; Right-wing populism; Attitudes; Voters; Podemos; Lega Nord;

   Abstract : As populism in Europe is on the rise there are two sides of populism contesting to make an impact on their societies. In connection with existing research, this study is focusing on the most prominent left-wing populist party in Spain, Podemos, and the  most prominent right-wing populist party in Italy, Lega Nord, and examines differences in their voters’ attitudes regarding a couple of crucial indicators of populism. READ MORE

6. 5. Far-Right Identities in Italy. An analysis of contemporary Italian Far-Right Parties

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Michele Conte; [2006]
   Keywords : Far-Right identities; Social Constructivism; collective identities; Lega Nord; Forza Nuova-Alternativa Sociale; Italy; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The (re)appearance of different Far-Right parties in Italy during the last decades brought me to the decision to write my Master's thesis about this topic. Due to the fact that in this country, together with a long tradition of support for Far-Right ideologies, more than one tipology of Far-Right party exists, an interesting scenario is open for the analysis. READ MORE