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Michael Braun

Michael Braun

Rome

Dr. Michael Braun is a research associate at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Italy. He studied political science and wrote his PhD on Italian unions.

Articles

Democracy and society | 23.09.2022

The Italian left might pay a high price for disunity

In the upcoming elections, the Italian left has once again failed to present itself as united — much to the delight of Meloni, Salvini and Berlusconi

Democracy and society | 28.10.2021

Is Italy's right really in decline?

The centre-left alliance has won the local elections in Italy. But it would be too early to speak of an end to the right-wing populist wave

Future of social democracy | 03.08.2021

Where is Italy heading?

While many are looking to Eastern Europe with concern, in Italy an unholy far-right alliance is forming to take over the government

European integration | 14.06.2021

Europe's South on the path to recovery?

Italy, Spain and Greece were hit hard by Covid-19. The EU recovery funds, which will soon be released, is a chance to transform their economies

Europe | 22.05.2020

One giant leap for Europe...

...but one small step for Italy? While some celebrate the 'Mercron' reovery fund as a milestone, Rome's reaction is cautious

Europe | 20.03.2020

Covid-19: Where's the EU?

So far, the EU has shown lacklustre corona crisis management. A view from Italy shows what needs to happen now

Europe | 28.01.2020

Salvini's very personal defeat

The 'Sardines' thwarted Salvini's plans for Italy's regional elections. The centre-left comes out stronger than before

Europe | 06.09.2019

More than a marriage of convenience

Italy's Social Democrats and the Five Star Movement have far more in common than just the fear of Matteo Salvini

Right-wing extremism and how to deal with it | 18.10.2017

Right up there in the Premier League

The Northern League’s right-wing populists have long been part of the Italian establishment