Reto Mitteregger
@indubioproreto.bsky.social
PostDoctoral Researcher in Political Science: Elections, Political Behavior, Political Parties, Generational Effects.
@Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin @humboldtuni.bsky.social | PhD @IPZ Zurich
(he/him)
@Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin @humboldtuni.bsky.social | PhD @IPZ Zurich
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I am happy and excited to announce that I have just started a new postdoctoral position @humboldtuni.bsky.social in Berlin where I will be joining @hannaschwander.bsky.social's chair of Political Sociology and Social Policy!
I am very much looking forward to this new academic chapter in Berlin!
I am very much looking forward to this new academic chapter in Berlin!
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1. Pausing new submissions about AI topics for 90 days. That is, papers about AI models, testing AI models, proposing AI models, theories about the future of AI, etc. We will make exceptions for papers that are already accepted for publication (or published) in peer-reviewed scholarly journals
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November 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
1. Pausing new submissions about AI topics for 90 days. That is, papers about AI models, testing AI models, proposing AI models, theories about the future of AI, etc. We will make exceptions for papers that are already accepted for publication (or published) in peer-reviewed scholarly journals
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Bestechung im Oval Office? Die grünen Politiker:innen Greta Gysin und @raphaelmahaim.bsky.social zeigen das «Team Switzerland» bei der Bundesanwaltschaft an.
Von @wozbeck.bsky.social und @ksurber.bsky.social
Von @wozbeck.bsky.social und @ksurber.bsky.social
Korruptionsvorwurf: Grüne zeigen «Team Switzerland» an
Haben sich die Schweizer Unternehmer, die US-Präsident Donald Trump reich beschenkt haben, der Bestechung schuldig gemacht? Das muss nun die Bundesanwaltschaft untersuchen.
www.woz.ch
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Bestechung im Oval Office? Die grünen Politiker:innen Greta Gysin und @raphaelmahaim.bsky.social zeigen das «Team Switzerland» bei der Bundesanwaltschaft an.
Von @wozbeck.bsky.social und @ksurber.bsky.social
Von @wozbeck.bsky.social und @ksurber.bsky.social
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With the Progressive Politics Research Network, we have published 8 new research briefs on the politics of housing. What does a progressive agenda on housing look like? Which elements are important? What the hurdles are and how can they be overcome?
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
November 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
With the Progressive Politics Research Network, we have published 8 new research briefs on the politics of housing. What does a progressive agenda on housing look like? Which elements are important? What the hurdles are and how can they be overcome?
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
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📣 New publication! The second article of my postdoc project on the far right and anti-gender mobilization is now out #openaccess in #GermanPolitics doi.org/10.1080/0964...
It examines antifeminism in far-right party politics through the case of AfD
Key findings:
Antifeminism ✅
Radicalization ✅
It examines antifeminism in far-right party politics through the case of AfD
Key findings:
Antifeminism ✅
Radicalization ✅
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
📣 New publication! The second article of my postdoc project on the far right and anti-gender mobilization is now out #openaccess in #GermanPolitics doi.org/10.1080/0964...
It examines antifeminism in far-right party politics through the case of AfD
Key findings:
Antifeminism ✅
Radicalization ✅
It examines antifeminism in far-right party politics through the case of AfD
Key findings:
Antifeminism ✅
Radicalization ✅
Really great and interesting paper:
"Using British electoral panel data, it shows that greater open-mindedness, tolerance for uncertainty, and social distrust are associated with greater political attitudinal volatilty."
"Using British electoral panel data, it shows that greater open-mindedness, tolerance for uncertainty, and social distrust are associated with greater political attitudinal volatilty."
Thrilled to share my new article in Political Psychology: “The psychology of political attitudinal volatility.” In it, I attempt to answer why do some people change their political views more than others? Open access at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
@ispp-pops.bsky.social
@ispp-pops.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Really great and interesting paper:
"Using British electoral panel data, it shows that greater open-mindedness, tolerance for uncertainty, and social distrust are associated with greater political attitudinal volatilty."
"Using British electoral panel data, it shows that greater open-mindedness, tolerance for uncertainty, and social distrust are associated with greater political attitudinal volatilty."
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Thrilled to share my new article in Political Psychology: “The psychology of political attitudinal volatility.” In it, I attempt to answer why do some people change their political views more than others? Open access at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
@ispp-pops.bsky.social
@ispp-pops.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Thrilled to share my new article in Political Psychology: “The psychology of political attitudinal volatility.” In it, I attempt to answer why do some people change their political views more than others? Open access at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
@ispp-pops.bsky.social
@ispp-pops.bsky.social
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Today is a good day to remind you that none of the classic vote studies thought very highly of women's political competence.
November 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Today is a good day to remind you that none of the classic vote studies thought very highly of women's political competence.
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🔔Job Alert 🔔
Thrilled to share that @stefaniebailer.bsky.social and I have been awarded 1.5 million CHF in SNSF funding for our new project: “Electoral choice: Which role does legislators’ quality play?”
We’re recruiting 1 postdoc and 2 PhD candidates to join us in Basel and Geneva!
Thrilled to share that @stefaniebailer.bsky.social and I have been awarded 1.5 million CHF in SNSF funding for our new project: “Electoral choice: Which role does legislators’ quality play?”
We’re recruiting 1 postdoc and 2 PhD candidates to join us in Basel and Geneva!
November 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🔔Job Alert 🔔
Thrilled to share that @stefaniebailer.bsky.social and I have been awarded 1.5 million CHF in SNSF funding for our new project: “Electoral choice: Which role does legislators’ quality play?”
We’re recruiting 1 postdoc and 2 PhD candidates to join us in Basel and Geneva!
Thrilled to share that @stefaniebailer.bsky.social and I have been awarded 1.5 million CHF in SNSF funding for our new project: “Electoral choice: Which role does legislators’ quality play?”
We’re recruiting 1 postdoc and 2 PhD candidates to join us in Basel and Geneva!
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🚨 LSE Assistant Professor in Political Science 🚨
We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social
Any questions, please reach out to me
📣 Please share! 📣
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social
Any questions, please reach out to me
📣 Please share! 📣
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
November 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🚨 LSE Assistant Professor in Political Science 🚨
We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social
Any questions, please reach out to me
📣 Please share! 📣
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social
Any questions, please reach out to me
📣 Please share! 📣
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
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Every academic has one superpower: the ability to turn a five-minute task into a three-month digression
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Every academic has one superpower: the ability to turn a five-minute task into a three-month digression
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The urban-rural divide contains a within-generation divide: It is the younger, not the older generations, who are polarized by their place of residence.
New Publication with @lhaffert.bsky.social in @ejprjournal.bsky.social!
We study the role of generations in the urban-rural divide, which is increasingly shaping the politics of many democracies.
Studying Switzerland, we show: The urban-rural divide is stronger among younger generations. (1/10) 🧵👇
We study the role of generations in the urban-rural divide, which is increasingly shaping the politics of many democracies.
Studying Switzerland, we show: The urban-rural divide is stronger among younger generations. (1/10) 🧵👇
November 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The urban-rural divide contains a within-generation divide: It is the younger, not the older generations, who are polarized by their place of residence.
New Publication with @lhaffert.bsky.social in @ejprjournal.bsky.social!
We study the role of generations in the urban-rural divide, which is increasingly shaping the politics of many democracies.
Studying Switzerland, we show: The urban-rural divide is stronger among younger generations. (1/10) 🧵👇
We study the role of generations in the urban-rural divide, which is increasingly shaping the politics of many democracies.
Studying Switzerland, we show: The urban-rural divide is stronger among younger generations. (1/10) 🧵👇
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
New Publication with @lhaffert.bsky.social in @ejprjournal.bsky.social!
We study the role of generations in the urban-rural divide, which is increasingly shaping the politics of many democracies.
Studying Switzerland, we show: The urban-rural divide is stronger among younger generations. (1/10) 🧵👇
We study the role of generations in the urban-rural divide, which is increasingly shaping the politics of many democracies.
Studying Switzerland, we show: The urban-rural divide is stronger among younger generations. (1/10) 🧵👇
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Cas Mudde spells out what has become largely the consensus among researchers: moving right on immigration will not weaken the far right nor strengthen social democracy. If your reaction is "but in Denmark" please at least familiarize yourself with Danish politics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Cas Mudde spells out what has become largely the consensus among researchers: moving right on immigration will not weaken the far right nor strengthen social democracy. If your reaction is "but in Denmark" please at least familiarize yourself with Danish politics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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New article out in @cpsjournal.bsky.social with Tabea Palmtag and @dpzollinger.bsky.social 📝
We use open-ended survey questions (in Germany) to assess how and among whom social status shifts are perceived. This tests cultural backlash narratives in voters' perceptions.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0010...
We use open-ended survey questions (in Germany) to assess how and among whom social status shifts are perceived. This tests cultural backlash narratives in voters' perceptions.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0010...
November 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
New article out in @cpsjournal.bsky.social with Tabea Palmtag and @dpzollinger.bsky.social 📝
We use open-ended survey questions (in Germany) to assess how and among whom social status shifts are perceived. This tests cultural backlash narratives in voters' perceptions.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0010...
We use open-ended survey questions (in Germany) to assess how and among whom social status shifts are perceived. This tests cultural backlash narratives in voters' perceptions.
🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0010...
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This does feel like a major crossing of the Rubicon – the world's best-funded and in many ways most powerful public health agency is now actively pushing disinformation.
I know there's a *lot* going on to care about at the moment, but this one really is significant, and matters well beyond the US.
I know there's a *lot* going on to care about at the moment, but this one really is significant, and matters well beyond the US.
The CDC website now disseminates disinformation about vaccines, claiming erroneously that infant vaccines might cause autism, when we know conclusively that they do not. It is difficult to overstate just how dangerous this is. www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safe...
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This does feel like a major crossing of the Rubicon – the world's best-funded and in many ways most powerful public health agency is now actively pushing disinformation.
I know there's a *lot* going on to care about at the moment, but this one really is significant, and matters well beyond the US.
I know there's a *lot* going on to care about at the moment, but this one really is significant, and matters well beyond the US.
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Denmark, Preliminary final election result:
Copenhagen local election
Ø (LEFT): 22.1% (-2.5)
F (Greens/EFA): 17.9% (+6.9)
A (S&D): 12.7% (-4.5)
C (EPP): 11.3% (-1.8)
B (RE): 10.5% (-1.4)
V (RE): 6.1% (-1.6)
I (EPP): 5.2% (+2.5)
...
+/- vs. 2021 election result
➤ europeelects.eu/denmark
Copenhagen local election
Ø (LEFT): 22.1% (-2.5)
F (Greens/EFA): 17.9% (+6.9)
A (S&D): 12.7% (-4.5)
C (EPP): 11.3% (-1.8)
B (RE): 10.5% (-1.4)
V (RE): 6.1% (-1.6)
I (EPP): 5.2% (+2.5)
...
+/- vs. 2021 election result
➤ europeelects.eu/denmark
November 19, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Denmark, Preliminary final election result:
Copenhagen local election
Ø (LEFT): 22.1% (-2.5)
F (Greens/EFA): 17.9% (+6.9)
A (S&D): 12.7% (-4.5)
C (EPP): 11.3% (-1.8)
B (RE): 10.5% (-1.4)
V (RE): 6.1% (-1.6)
I (EPP): 5.2% (+2.5)
...
+/- vs. 2021 election result
➤ europeelects.eu/denmark
Copenhagen local election
Ø (LEFT): 22.1% (-2.5)
F (Greens/EFA): 17.9% (+6.9)
A (S&D): 12.7% (-4.5)
C (EPP): 11.3% (-1.8)
B (RE): 10.5% (-1.4)
V (RE): 6.1% (-1.6)
I (EPP): 5.2% (+2.5)
...
+/- vs. 2021 election result
➤ europeelects.eu/denmark
In 10 days, Swiss citizens will vote on the introduction of a inheritance tax on inherited wealth above 50 million CHF.
All current polls show that the proposal will likely be rejected by a large majority, showing that inheritance taxes are probably the least popular social policy in Switzerland.
All current polls show that the proposal will likely be rejected by a large majority, showing that inheritance taxes are probably the least popular social policy in Switzerland.
𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐭𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢 𝐝𝐞𝐫 «𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟ü𝐫 𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐙𝐮𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐭»: Gemäss der 2. Welle der @20min.ch/Tamedia-Umfrage von @leewas.bsky.social wird die Juso-Initiative von 75% der Befragten abgelehnt.
Bemerkenswert ist der Altersgraben (15%-Pkte).
@peligro.bsky.social @lucasleemann.bsky.social
Bemerkenswert ist der Altersgraben (15%-Pkte).
@peligro.bsky.social @lucasleemann.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM
In 10 days, Swiss citizens will vote on the introduction of a inheritance tax on inherited wealth above 50 million CHF.
All current polls show that the proposal will likely be rejected by a large majority, showing that inheritance taxes are probably the least popular social policy in Switzerland.
All current polls show that the proposal will likely be rejected by a large majority, showing that inheritance taxes are probably the least popular social policy in Switzerland.
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AI presents a fundamental threat to our ability to use polls to assess public opinion. Bad actors who are able to infiltrate panels can flip close election polls for less than the cost of a Starbucks coffee. Models will also infer and confirm hypotheses in experiments. Current quality checks fail
November 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
AI presents a fundamental threat to our ability to use polls to assess public opinion. Bad actors who are able to infiltrate panels can flip close election polls for less than the cost of a Starbucks coffee. Models will also infer and confirm hypotheses in experiments. Current quality checks fail
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The 2024 EU @chesdata.bsky.social has been added to both the trend file (1999-2024) and the Shiny app. Please take both for a spin!
www.chesdata.eu/ches-europe
chesdata.shinyapps.io/Shiny-CHES/
www.chesdata.eu/ches-europe
chesdata.shinyapps.io/Shiny-CHES/
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The 2024 EU @chesdata.bsky.social has been added to both the trend file (1999-2024) and the Shiny app. Please take both for a spin!
www.chesdata.eu/ches-europe
chesdata.shinyapps.io/Shiny-CHES/
www.chesdata.eu/ches-europe
chesdata.shinyapps.io/Shiny-CHES/
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Lesbian and gay party leaders receive lower leadership evaluations than straight leaders in the UK, and the effects are consistent across genders. Interesting yet discouraging findings in our BJPS paper. @josephfcozza.bsky.social @gdilandro.bsky.social Andrea Aldrich @utgovernment.bsky.social
NEW -
A Rainbow Ceiling? Sexual Orientation and Party Leader Evaluations - https://cup.org/47G8q7r
- Joseph Francesco Cozza, @gdilandro.bsky.social, Andrea Aldrich & @zeynsom.bsky.social
#OpenAccess
A Rainbow Ceiling? Sexual Orientation and Party Leader Evaluations - https://cup.org/47G8q7r
- Joseph Francesco Cozza, @gdilandro.bsky.social, Andrea Aldrich & @zeynsom.bsky.social
#OpenAccess
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Lesbian and gay party leaders receive lower leadership evaluations than straight leaders in the UK, and the effects are consistent across genders. Interesting yet discouraging findings in our BJPS paper. @josephfcozza.bsky.social @gdilandro.bsky.social Andrea Aldrich @utgovernment.bsky.social
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www.tagesanzeiger.ch/representati...
It's really really frustrating to realize that many economists still don't know that political science exists.
It's really really frustrating to realize that many economists still don't know that political science exists.
«Viele Politiker sind kulturell zu weit links für ihre Wähler und wirtschaftlich zu weit rechts»
Die Wählerschaft fühle sich von der Politik schlecht vertreten, sagt Politökonom Laurenz Guenther. Er macht einige radikale Vorschläge.
www.tagesanzeiger.ch
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
www.tagesanzeiger.ch/representati...
It's really really frustrating to realize that many economists still don't know that political science exists.
It's really really frustrating to realize that many economists still don't know that political science exists.
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New publication!📢
@jvanslageren.bsky.social and I study political socialization during adolescence in urban and rural areas, using data from @adkspanel.bsky.social
Discussing politics with parents and peers is positively related to multiculturalist attitudes in cities, but not in rural places (1/3)
@jvanslageren.bsky.social and I study political socialization during adolescence in urban and rural areas, using data from @adkspanel.bsky.social
Discussing politics with parents and peers is positively related to multiculturalist attitudes in cities, but not in rural places (1/3)
November 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
New publication!📢
@jvanslageren.bsky.social and I study political socialization during adolescence in urban and rural areas, using data from @adkspanel.bsky.social
Discussing politics with parents and peers is positively related to multiculturalist attitudes in cities, but not in rural places (1/3)
@jvanslageren.bsky.social and I study political socialization during adolescence in urban and rural areas, using data from @adkspanel.bsky.social
Discussing politics with parents and peers is positively related to multiculturalist attitudes in cities, but not in rural places (1/3)
www.tagesanzeiger.ch/representati...
It's really really frustrating to realize that many economists still don't know that political science exists.
It's really really frustrating to realize that many economists still don't know that political science exists.
«Viele Politiker sind kulturell zu weit links für ihre Wähler und wirtschaftlich zu weit rechts»
Die Wählerschaft fühle sich von der Politik schlecht vertreten, sagt Politökonom Laurenz Guenther. Er macht einige radikale Vorschläge.
www.tagesanzeiger.ch
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
www.tagesanzeiger.ch/representati...
It's really really frustrating to realize that many economists still don't know that political science exists.
It's really really frustrating to realize that many economists still don't know that political science exists.
"The kids are alright. The real problem might be older generations projecting their own racial anxieties onto them. Instead of treating Gen Z as a lost cause, it’s time to heed what their significantly lower racial resentment signals: They’re moving forward."
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
The Shocking Truth About Gen Z Voters Is That They’re Pretty Great
Stop panicking: They are the most progressive generation ever, especially on race. If that surprises you, you’ve been listening to the wrong story.
newrepublic.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"The kids are alright. The real problem might be older generations projecting their own racial anxieties onto them. Instead of treating Gen Z as a lost cause, it’s time to heed what their significantly lower racial resentment signals: They’re moving forward."
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
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“The kids are alright. The real problem might be older generations projecting their own racial anxieties onto them.”
This is a must-read piece by two of the finest scholars of U.S. politics, @adambonica.bsky.social & @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social
This is a must-read piece by two of the finest scholars of U.S. politics, @adambonica.bsky.social & @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social
The Shocking Truth About Gen Z Voters Is That They’re Pretty Great
Stop panicking: They are the most progressive generation ever, especially on race. If that surprises you, you’ve been listening to the wrong story.
newrepublic.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
“The kids are alright. The real problem might be older generations projecting their own racial anxieties onto them.”
This is a must-read piece by two of the finest scholars of U.S. politics, @adambonica.bsky.social & @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social
This is a must-read piece by two of the finest scholars of U.S. politics, @adambonica.bsky.social & @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social