Filtering Populist Claims to Fight Populism

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Focusing on Italy's populist coalition government, this book examines the interplay between populism and constitutional law, highlighting how populists manipulate constitutional concepts. It challenges the notion that constitutionalism and populism are inherently opposed, exploring the implications for constitutional democracy. The author suggests strategies for constitutional democracies to address populist claims while preserving the principles established after World War II. This work is intended for academics and legal practitioners interested in the dynamics of populism and comparative constitutional law.