Assistant Professor of Public Policy
Int’l 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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Press
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.
House passes bill that could lead to US ban of TikTok. CNN.A US TikTok ban could set a “radical” precedent for how social media is regulated worldwide, Dr. Georgios Samaras, an assistant professor in public policy at King's College London, says.
Kasselakis, a political unknown and ex-banker, wins race to lead Greek left. Al Jazeera.Georgios Samaras, assistant professor of public policy at Kings College London, told Al Jazeera that the newcomer’s victory was not necessarily the silver bullet the party was looking for.
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
Democracy and the Role of Wiretapping in Modern Europe. King’s College London. With the European Parliament Election looming, concerns have been mounting over unresolved instances of illegal spyware usage by governments across Europe such as the prominent case of Greece’s “Predatorgate” scandal.