The territorial explanation of populism: the Veneto region and the Bassano area
Abstract
The research applies the analytical model of the ‘Geography of Discontent' to examine the populist vote in the Bassano area. The findings suggest that the relationship between territory and populist voting is not as strong and clearcut as argued by the literature. Furthermore, the study focuses on an emerging new ‘conurbation' that goes beyond the Bassano area to include also those of Cittadella and Castelfranco. This may represent a novel case for placesensitive policies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Populism
Right-Wing Movements
Electoral Systems and Political Participation
Italian Social Issues and Migration
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ARCHIVIO DI STUDI URBANI E REGIONALI
- Volume
- 56
- Issue
- 143
- Pages
- 83–110
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026