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Press release | 1 October 2026

Anger at the elite and hope for their own – how emotions are used in right-wing populist communication

Anger and contempt are directed primarily at political elites, while fear is mainly associated with groups such as immigrants. Positive emotions, by contrast, are used to foster a sense of community around the party and “the people”. These are the findings of a study published by Nordicom at the University of Gothenburg examining the Finns Party’s social media communication during Finland’s 2023 election campaign.

Call for papers | 21 September 2026

Call for Papers – Media Futures: Mediating Futures

Nordic Journal of Media Studies invites contributions to the 2028 issue engaging with the intersections of media, futures, and critical imagination.

Book cover, yellow background with pink text "Just for You"

New publication | 26 August 2026

When algorithms shape what news we see

What does the nineteenth-century mathematician Ada Lovelace have in common with today’s AI and news algorithms? More than you might think. A new book brings the history of computing together with today’s developments in AI to explore how algorithms are transforming journalism – and, in turn, the way we understand the world.

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