Dr Simona Guerra
@drspguerra.bsky.social
Political scientist | SEI, Sussex PhD | MA in 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 🇵🇱 | Euroscepticism, Poland, CEE, Italy, EU early women | @repjournal.bsky.social co-editor & founding co-editor of @PRXjournal.bsky.social | Montalcini scholar 2014 | #EUsky 🇪🇺 | #Firstgen
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💫 The Oxford Handbook of Polish Politics is ready for Christmas!
With the opening chapter by Professor Norman Davies and 56 chapter by more than 80 fantastic authors (I cannot tag them all but would love to), many thanks to all starting from the co-editors (Fernando is not here, Kasia should be)
With the opening chapter by Professor Norman Davies and 56 chapter by more than 80 fantastic authors (I cannot tag them all but would love to), many thanks to all starting from the co-editors (Fernando is not here, Kasia should be)
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Sopravvivere non è vivere. Il disegno di legge sulla violenza sessuale si blocca in Senato e qualcuno gioisce per chi è ancora viva
www.articolo21.org/2025/11/nel-...
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Nel mondo una donna ogni dieci minuti viene uccisa. In Italia 85 nel 2025 - Articolo21
Sopravvivere non è vivere. Il disegno di legge sulla violenza sessuale si blocca in Senato e qualcuno gioisce per chi è ancora vivo Sta volgendo al termine questa giornata. Gli slogan sono stati pronu...
www.articolo21.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Sopravvivere non è vivere. Il disegno di legge sulla violenza sessuale si blocca in Senato e qualcuno gioisce per chi è ancora viva
www.articolo21.org/2025/11/nel-...
www.articolo21.org/2025/11/nel-...
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BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
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The UK is losing up to £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis for the Lib Dems suggests.
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The UK is losing up to £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis for the Lib Dems suggests.
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
Brexit has blown a "black hole of [up to] £90 billion a year in the public finances" the party says. Even under lower estimates the hit is ~£65bn
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𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲.
In our latest FTM EU podcast, Alexander Fanta and Simon Van Dorpe break down how Google built its dominance, why Brussels struggles to rein it in, and what a potential breakup battle could look like.
🎧Listen below:
In our latest FTM EU podcast, Alexander Fanta and Simon Van Dorpe break down how Google built its dominance, why Brussels struggles to rein it in, and what a potential breakup battle could look like.
🎧Listen below:
Podcast | EU vs Google: The battle for the internet
Google is under growing pressure from EU regulators, who are considering breaking up the tech giant over its market dominance. An investigation by FTM revealed how the company’s controversial corporat...
www.ftm.eu
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲.
In our latest FTM EU podcast, Alexander Fanta and Simon Van Dorpe break down how Google built its dominance, why Brussels struggles to rein it in, and what a potential breakup battle could look like.
🎧Listen below:
In our latest FTM EU podcast, Alexander Fanta and Simon Van Dorpe break down how Google built its dominance, why Brussels struggles to rein it in, and what a potential breakup battle could look like.
🎧Listen below:
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There were no surprises in the winners of Italy’s regional elections in Campania, Puglia and Veneto.
No surprises after Italy's left and right retain hold in three regional elections
Regional elections were held in Campania, Puglia and Veneto, amid record low voter turnout. There were no real surprises in the outcomes of three regional elections held in the Italian regions of Camp...
www.wantedinrome.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 AM
There were no surprises in the winners of Italy’s regional elections in Campania, Puglia and Veneto.
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🚑🕊️ The Red Cross stands for “neutrality” and “impartiality”.
Our investigation shows Russia’s branch trains children in military skills, works with Kremlin linked groups, and operates in occupied Ukraine while still receiving millions from a system funded by EU governments.
Full story below:
Our investigation shows Russia’s branch trains children in military skills, works with Kremlin linked groups, and operates in occupied Ukraine while still receiving millions from a system funded by EU governments.
Full story below:
Russian Red Cross supports Kremlin war machine – while receiving millions from the West
The Russian Red Cross is providing military training to children, engaging in propaganda networks and operating in occupied Ukraine. But the Red Cross’ international factions and the European Commissi...
www.ftm.eu
November 25, 2025 at 6:19 AM
🚑🕊️ The Red Cross stands for “neutrality” and “impartiality”.
Our investigation shows Russia’s branch trains children in military skills, works with Kremlin linked groups, and operates in occupied Ukraine while still receiving millions from a system funded by EU governments.
Full story below:
Our investigation shows Russia’s branch trains children in military skills, works with Kremlin linked groups, and operates in occupied Ukraine while still receiving millions from a system funded by EU governments.
Full story below:
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È da sempre il leader dell'ala sinistra del Movimento 5 Stelle e ci provava da tempo, ma per farlo ha dovuto rinnegare un po' se stesso
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Alla fine Roberto Fico è riuscito a diventare presidente della Campania - Il Post
È da sempre il leader dell'ala sinistra del Movimento 5 Stelle e ci provava da tempo, ma per farlo ha dovuto rinnegare un po' se stesso
ilpost.link
November 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
È da sempre il leader dell'ala sinistra del Movimento 5 Stelle e ci provava da tempo, ma per farlo ha dovuto rinnegare un po' se stesso
ilpost.link/h471OuaWYf
ilpost.link/h471OuaWYf
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Implications of all this? People have to have greater confidence in the economy. It is fundamental for Labour’s support, and fundamental to households. The stakes couldn’t be higher for Rachel Reeves this week.
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Implications of all this? People have to have greater confidence in the economy. It is fundamental for Labour’s support, and fundamental to households. The stakes couldn’t be higher for Rachel Reeves this week.
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If you, like me, ever wondered why there appear to be so many Italians in the EU's many institutions -- @magnuslundnielsen.bsky.social found: they are indeed slightly overrepresented and there is a major issue that threatens to make things much worse
Free: www.euractiv.com/news/pressur...
Free: www.euractiv.com/news/pressur...
Pressure grows for broader nationality mix among EU staff | Euractiv
The Commission's new measures likely won't be enough, diplomats warn
www.euractiv.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
If you, like me, ever wondered why there appear to be so many Italians in the EU's many institutions -- @magnuslundnielsen.bsky.social found: they are indeed slightly overrepresented and there is a major issue that threatens to make things much worse
Free: www.euractiv.com/news/pressur...
Free: www.euractiv.com/news/pressur...
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And, of course, this can only happen in a broader climate of neglect.
This is as much, if not more, an institutional as an individual problem. As an individual, you know your institution does not really want you to report (sexual) harassment, as they want to protect their reputation.
This is as much, if not more, an institutional as an individual problem. As an individual, you know your institution does not really want you to report (sexual) harassment, as they want to protect their reputation.
One of the giants of social psychology was a serial sexual harasser.
This new report reveals how Miles Hewstone touched, bullied, and sexual harassed numerous women during his 18 years at the University of Oxford. It's amazing how often bullying and sexual harassment go together in academia.
This new report reveals how Miles Hewstone touched, bullied, and sexual harassed numerous women during his 18 years at the University of Oxford. It's amazing how often bullying and sexual harassment go together in academia.
November 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
And, of course, this can only happen in a broader climate of neglect.
This is as much, if not more, an institutional as an individual problem. As an individual, you know your institution does not really want you to report (sexual) harassment, as they want to protect their reputation.
This is as much, if not more, an institutional as an individual problem. As an individual, you know your institution does not really want you to report (sexual) harassment, as they want to protect their reputation.
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Having once supported a student against a colleague for (not sexual) harassment, I can tell you that it is a very stressful and tiring process. The colleague will hate and smear you and the university will at best pay lip service, but do little to actually support you.
November 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Having once supported a student against a colleague for (not sexual) harassment, I can tell you that it is a very stressful and tiring process. The colleague will hate and smear you and the university will at best pay lip service, but do little to actually support you.
💫 The Oxford Handbook of Polish Politics is ready for Christmas!
With the opening chapter by Professor Norman Davies and 56 chapter by more than 80 fantastic authors (I cannot tag them all but would love to), many thanks to all starting from the co-editors (Fernando is not here, Kasia should be)
With the opening chapter by Professor Norman Davies and 56 chapter by more than 80 fantastic authors (I cannot tag them all but would love to), many thanks to all starting from the co-editors (Fernando is not here, Kasia should be)
November 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
💫 The Oxford Handbook of Polish Politics is ready for Christmas!
With the opening chapter by Professor Norman Davies and 56 chapter by more than 80 fantastic authors (I cannot tag them all but would love to), many thanks to all starting from the co-editors (Fernando is not here, Kasia should be)
With the opening chapter by Professor Norman Davies and 56 chapter by more than 80 fantastic authors (I cannot tag them all but would love to), many thanks to all starting from the co-editors (Fernando is not here, Kasia should be)
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IN NEW ISSUE: Which values distinguish supporters of radical right populist parties from their rivals? Arman Azedi finds political authoritarianism is a key ideological feature. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/9eIVm7h
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com #polsky #polsci
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com #polsky #polsci
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
IN NEW ISSUE: Which values distinguish supporters of radical right populist parties from their rivals? Arman Azedi finds political authoritarianism is a key ideological feature. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/9eIVm7h
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com #polsky #polsci
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com #polsky #polsci
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Les 1 % les plus fortunés de la planète ont capté 41 % des richesses entre 2000 et 2024
Les 1% les plus fortunés ont capté 41% des richesses depuis 2000
Selon un rapport dirigé par l’économiste Joseph Stiglitz et commissionné par l’Afrique du Sud, qui occupe la présidence du G20, dont les dirigeants se réunissent ce week-end à Johannesburg, les inégalités mondiales reculent mais demeurent très élevées. Depuis 2000, la fortune moyenne des 1 % les plus riches a augmenté en moyenne de 1,3 million de dollars – contre 585 dollars pour les 50 % les plus pauvres.
legrandcontinent.eu
November 22, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Les 1 % les plus fortunés de la planète ont capté 41 % des richesses entre 2000 et 2024
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Did you know Keir Starmer's dad was a toolmaker?
Joseph Haigh's "A Family Affair: The Uses and Abuses of Vicarious Identity in Political Rhetoric During the 2024 General Election" in The Political Quarterly, discusses the politics of living vicariously through family members: doi.org/10.1111/1467...
Joseph Haigh's "A Family Affair: The Uses and Abuses of Vicarious Identity in Political Rhetoric During the 2024 General Election" in The Political Quarterly, discusses the politics of living vicariously through family members: doi.org/10.1111/1467...
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Did you know Keir Starmer's dad was a toolmaker?
Joseph Haigh's "A Family Affair: The Uses and Abuses of Vicarious Identity in Political Rhetoric During the 2024 General Election" in The Political Quarterly, discusses the politics of living vicariously through family members: doi.org/10.1111/1467...
Joseph Haigh's "A Family Affair: The Uses and Abuses of Vicarious Identity in Political Rhetoric During the 2024 General Election" in The Political Quarterly, discusses the politics of living vicariously through family members: doi.org/10.1111/1467...
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There’s a rift in the Italian far-right League, a party at the heart of Giorgia Meloni’s coalition government, as moderate Luca Zaia becomes a figurehead for opposition to the right-wing populism of firebrand Deputy PM Matteo Salvini.
🔗 politi.co/4raUHhR
🔗 politi.co/4raUHhR
November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
There’s a rift in the Italian far-right League, a party at the heart of Giorgia Meloni’s coalition government, as moderate Luca Zaia becomes a figurehead for opposition to the right-wing populism of firebrand Deputy PM Matteo Salvini.
🔗 politi.co/4raUHhR
🔗 politi.co/4raUHhR
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Put that on the side of a bus.
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Put that on the side of a bus.
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This was a concluding animation of a children's TV show in the USSR. The show ended at 20:59 and then the children would be put to bed. This is so calming and lovely, enjoy!
Песня "Спят усталые игрушки". Из "Спокойной ночи, малыши!" (1986)
YouTube video by Музыка на советском телевидении
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November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This was a concluding animation of a children's TV show in the USSR. The show ended at 20:59 and then the children would be put to bed. This is so calming and lovely, enjoy!
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Tartu Conference on East European and Eurasian Studies
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sisu.ut.ee/tartuconfere...
Tartu Conference on East European and Eurasian Studies
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November 20, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Tartu Conference on East European and Eurasian Studies
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sisu.ut.ee/tartuconfere...
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My interview with @tvpworld.bsky.social on the Polish government and President’s different approaches to foreign policy:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceKh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceKh...
Sikorski vs. Nawrocki: Poland’s foreign policy clash | Aleks Szczerbiak
YouTube video by TALKING WITH TVP WORLD
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
My interview with @tvpworld.bsky.social on the Polish government and President’s different approaches to foreign policy:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceKh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceKh...
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ReArm EU omnibus : ITRE MEPs endorse deal with Council www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
ReArm EU omnibus : ITRE MEPs endorse deal with Council | News | European Parliament
As part of the ReArm Europe Plan, the measures aim to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by channelling EU funding to defence.
www.europarl.europa.eu
November 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
ReArm EU omnibus : ITRE MEPs endorse deal with Council www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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For example, here are the positions on deregulation and the environment, relevant for the vote on the Omnibus Simplification directive last week. It is no mystery why the EPP voted with the ECR, PfN and ESN: their positions are much closer and allow the EPP to achieve its policy objectives.
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 AM
For example, here are the positions on deregulation and the environment, relevant for the vote on the Omnibus Simplification directive last week. It is no mystery why the EPP voted with the ECR, PfN and ESN: their positions are much closer and allow the EPP to achieve its policy objectives.
The Italian Prime Minister’s brother in law is coming after you: fake Italian sauces, next ananas on pizza and cappuccino after 12pm #Italianpolitics
Rome decries ‘Italian sounding’ pasta sauces on sale in EU parliament store
Rome decries ‘Italian sounding’ pasta sauces on sale in EU parliament store
Agriculture minister calls for immediate investigation over carbonara sauce containing the wrong type of cured meat
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Italian Prime Minister’s brother in law is coming after you: fake Italian sauces, next ananas on pizza and cappuccino after 12pm #Italianpolitics
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It's time we asked a different question about migration: Why are so many British people leaving the UK?
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's time we asked a different question about migration: Why are so many British people leaving the UK?
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...
inews.co.uk/opinion/immi...