Author: Donatella della Porta

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  Referendums and Social Movements in Italy and Europe

  Matteo Renzi’s recent attempt to constitutionally embed neoliberalism and simultaneously legitimize and secure his tenure as Prime Minister via a referendum on proposed changes to Italy’s postwar constitution failed spectacularly … Keep reading »

  International Relations, Labour, Public Goods  •  December 14, 2016  •  Donatella della Porta
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  The European Union’s Crisis of Legitimacy and The Greek Referendum

  For some time now social movements have expressed their support for Another Europe. Their almost unanimous support for a “NO” vote in the Greek referendum on the proposals of the … Keep reading »

  International Relations  •  July 9, 2015  •  Donatella della Porta
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  Another Europe With Syriza

  There is no doubt that the near majority obtained by Syriza in the elections last month represent a point-of-no-return for Europe. This is the result most feared by the rulers … Keep reading »

  International Relations  •  February 11, 2015  •  Donatella della Porta
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  Anti-Austerity Movements and the European Union

  Elections for the European Parliament are underway (22-25 May). The previous elections in 2009 inspired only 43 per cent of EU citizens to make an effort in casting a ballot … Keep reading »

  Social Movements  •  May 23, 2014  •  Donatella della Porta