Author: Donatella della Porta

Donatella della Porta is professor of Sociology in the Department of Political and Social Sciences at the European University Institute, where she directs the centre on Social Movement Studies.

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
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
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
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