Nicolò Conti is a Full Professor of Political Science at Unitelma Sapienza University of Rome. He edits the journal South European Society and Politics. His research focuses primarily on political parties and public opinion in Italy, Southern Europe, and the broader European context. His work has appeared in journals such as West European Politics, Journal of Common Market Studies, Government and Opposition, European Union Politics, Party Politics, South European Society and Politics, and Politics, to name but a few.