Assistant Professor of Public Policy
School for Government
The Policy Institute
georgios.samaras (a) kcl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7848 7325
40 Aldwych
Bush House - North East Wing
King’s College London
Room 8.09
WC2B 4BG
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Once-vague campaign threats of retribution against perceived political and legal foes are coming into focus after Trump’s return to the White House.
Allying with Europe's far right: Groups with similar policies look to align with trump. Al Jazeera.Far-right parties across Europe are gaining influence and seeking alignment with the US under Donald Trump’s leadership. While notable differences exist among these groups, many find common ground in Trump’s proposed policies
French Pay Respects to Far-Right Firebrand as His Party Moves to Center. The New York Times.
Hundreds of mourners flocked to Paris’s venerable Val-de-Grâce church on Thursday to pay their final respects to Jean-Marie Le Pen, the architect of France’s modern far-right movement who was known for his racist and antisemitic remarks.
World leaders react as President Trump makes big moves on Day 1 of his second term. CBS News.
In President Trump's speech after he was sworn into office for a second term Monday, he outlined a number of policies that would change the U.S.' relationship with the rest of the world.
Political Instability in Canada and beyond. Sky News.I appeared live on Sky News to discuss the current situation in Canada and analyze what Trudeau's resignation reveals about the global influence of Trump and the far right.
Austria: Freedom Party path to power may boost EU far right. DW News.Austria's Freedom Party could lead the country's next government, giving far-right politicians more power in the EU. The country's president announced on Monday that he had tasked Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl with trying to form a government.
Austrian election projection: Far right in first place. BBC News.The victory of the FPÖ in the Austrian general election was discussed on the 6pm Sunday news programme, focusing on the potential consequences for democracy in Austria and how other coalitions could be formed.
How the Trump Shooting Reflects Growing Danger Among World Leaders. TIME Magazine.The world was stunned as a bullet grazed Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday—a brazen assassination attempt that left the former U.S. President bleeding from his right ear.
Austria entering uncharted territory with far-right party's vote gains. ABC News.The Austrian far-right has made strong political gains in the country's general election, securing the most votes of any political party.
What do we know about Donald Trump’s top team? iNews.What do we know about Donald Trump’s top team? iNews.Trump has appointed his chief of staff - but all other positions are still to play for. What will the president-elect be looking for, and who are the frontrunners for a cabinet job?
European right-wing politicians call for 'preserving nation-state in Europe. Voice of America.
Right-wing politicians, academics and campaigners from across Europe gathered in Brussels this week for a two-day National Conservatism Conference that organizers said was aimed at “preserving the nation-state in Europe.”
On holiday with Europe’s right-wingers. POLITICO.Hundreds of European conservatives gathered in Cyprus for a “cultural weekend” that mixed policy discussions, networking and time away from the bureaucratic machine.
Ali Miraj Show. LBC News.Discussed the rise of the far-right ahead of the EU election and the recent demonstrations led by far-right extremists in London in May 2024. [Full recording here]
Why do voters swing to the far-right? BBC Radio Scotland.Analysed the results of ETERON’s recent study and why the gender divide in Greece shows how young voters move to the far-right amidst concerns about a right-wing tide.
The Far-Right Just Made a Shock Comeback in Greece. VICE News.
The Spartans – a new far-right party – has been described as a backchannel for a jailed neo-Nazi from the banned Golden Dawn party to exert influence.
Far-right victories in Greece highlight trend across Europe. NBC News. The Spartans, a group linked to the banned neo-Nazi Golden Dawn, won 14 seats in Parliament