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When (Left) Populism Makes it to Government

The Case of Podemos
  • Matteo Giardiello
Language: English
Published/Copyright: 2025
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This book is concerned with the evolution of Podemos, the election of which arguably marks one of the most notable instances of left-wing populism making it to government. As junior coalition partner in the Sánchez II government, Podemos brought about the first coalition government in the Spanish democracy.

Through this case study, the book examines how left-wing populist parties adapt to their participation in government – how they navigate the challenge of institutionalization, how they change their organization and communication strategies – thereby transitioning from outside forces to becoming integral parts of the institutional system themselves. Is Podemos a traditional political party today? Is Podemos still populist?

This book sheds light on the transformation of political actors born amidst the Great Recession and the crisis of political representation, the continuities and discontinuities in their evolutions. The case of Podemos will also be put into context by comparing it with other types of populism that have come to power in Europe.

    • Addresses the evolution of populist parties when they reach governmental positions
    • Includes exclusive interviews with well-known members of the party and European politicians

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Matteo Giardiello is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Unitelma Sapienza University of Rome. His research interests revolve around populism, radical parties, and the organizational structures, practices, and communication strategies of political parties and social movements.


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eBook published on:
November 17, 2025
eBook ISBN:
9783111591537
Hardcover published on:
November 17, 2025
Hardcover ISBN:
9783111591513
Paperback published on:
December 1, 2025
Paperback ISBN:
9783111591599
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Main content:
200
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11
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13
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5
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1
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