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Jan Rovny

@jrovny.bsky.social

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Professor at Sciences Po | political competition | political parties | ethnic politics in Europe | guitar music

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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 3d

Many are concerned about the return of Babiš to the top of Czech politics. While the results of this weekend's Czech legislative election poses its concerns, I am an optimist. I think Babiš's victory is rather Pyrrhic. Here are some thoughts: blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...

The 2025 Czech election – Andrej Babiš’s Pyrrhic victory

Andrej Babiš’s ANO won the 2025 Czech election on 3–4 October. Yet as Jan Rovny explains, Babiš will find it challenging to form a stable government.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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Filip Kostelka @filipkostelka.bsky.social · 27d

Jan Rovny (@jrovny.bsky.social) meets an impressive lineup of critics (@annagbusse.bsky.social, @grigopop.bsky.social, @lenkabustikova.bsky.social, Johanna K. Birnir) of his fantastic book "Circumstantial Liberals: Ethnic Minorities, Political Competition and Democracy" at @apsa.bsky.social 2025

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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · Jun 16

My recent book "Ethnic Minorities, Political Competition, and Democracy" (OUP 2024) argues that minorities can help strengthen and protect democracy. I explain the lessons of the book in a podcast hosted by Licia Cianetti from the @unibirmingham.bsky.social

newbooksnetwork.com/ethnic-minor...

Ethnic minorities are good for democracy – Here is why - New Books Network

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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · Mar 23

Circumstantial Liberals have visited Gothenburg and Lund. Great discussions with colleagues! Many thanks to Johannes Lindval and @jonathanpolk.bsky.social for the invitation and hosting.

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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · Mar 21

Looking forward!

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Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics @sciencespo-cee.bsky.social · Mar 17

🎬 Ethnic minorities in politics: a threat to democracy?

They may in fact sometimes be an asset in protecting liberal values, argues @jrovny.bsky.social (@scpo-research.bsky.social, @authlibeu.bsky.social), drawing on cases from Central and Eastern Europe.

More in our video: youtu.be/gFKvS_cawvw

"Ethnic minorities can be a positive asset for democracy" - by Jan Rovny

YouTube video by Sciences Po

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Federica Genovese @fgenovese.bsky.social · Mar 12

Let’s not forget that security is a multidimensional concept, and that this below (+10.5 degree C in Feb 2025 in the Arctic circle due to abnormal global temp rise) is the biggest geopolitical security of them all

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Siri Gloppen @sirigloppen.bsky.social · Mar 10

A sober analysis from @rbreich.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

The universities are next

Friends,

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Lotem Halevy @lotemhalevy.bsky.social · Mar 10

Christina Zuber is hiring a Polish Speaking Postdoc for her new project w/ experience in qualitative methods.

I often join this incredibly friendly group for coffee, research discussions and outings and am thankful for Christina's sharp mentorship during my postdoc so apply and join us! :)

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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · Mar 9

In this time of accelerating political decline and augmenting social tension that creep into most spheres of life, my refuge is music — music with friends and neighbors. The best part of making music together: WE MUST LISTEN TO EACH OTHER! m.youtube.com/watch?v=UkaR...

U2 - One

YouTube video by Takari Taka

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Chapel Hill Expert Survey @chesdata.bsky.social · Mar 3

We are thrilled to anounce the release of the 2024 CHES-Europe at chesdata.eu/2024-chapel-.... As always, the data are freely available on the website.

Thank you to the hundreds of experts who share their expertise to make these data possible!

2024 Chapel Hill Expert Survey (CHES) — Chapel Hill Expert Survey

chesdata.eu

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Dr. Sanne van Oosten @sbvanoosten.bsky.social · Feb 11

✨New publication in Populism & Politics✨

Do minority voters tend to vote for Populist Radical Right Parties (PRRPs)? And why?

Though Dutch Muslim minorities are much less likely to vote for the PVV, French and German Muslim minorities are actually just as likely to... 🧵

The Importance of In-group Favouritism in Explaining Voting for PRRPs: A Study of Minority and Majority Groups in France, Germany and the Netherlands - ECPS

Please cite as:

www.populismstudies.org

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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · Feb 2

So I’m curious, if the US invades Canada would that falsify the democratic peace theory or prove the US is no longer a democracy?

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European University Institute @eui-eu.bsky.social · Jan 31

💡 Last week, Prof. @jrovny.bsky.social @sciencespo.bsky.social visited the EUI as part of the @civica.bsky.social's short visits.

In an interview, Prof. Rovny shares insights from his lecture on ethnic minorities at the EUI & delves into his latest #research projects.

Read more ▶️ loom.ly/9jZkyok

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Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics @sciencespo-cee.bsky.social · Jan 28

📣 Roundtable
Book Presentation of @jrovny.bsky.social - Ethnic Minorities, Political Competition, and Democracy: Circumstantial Liberals

w/@sciencespo.bsky.social School of Public Affairs

📅 5 Feb. 5-7 pm
📍Sciences Po

Registration & Information⤵️ www.sciencespo.fr/centre-etude...

Roundtable - Book Presentation of Jan Rovny (Sciences Po, CEE)

Presentation of Jan Rovny's new book - Ethnic Minorities, Political Competition, and Democracy: Circumstantial Liberals in France

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Romain Lachat @rlachat.bsky.social · Jan 20

📣Summer school on "Challenges to Electoral Democracy", Paris, July 1-5, 2025📣
Organized with @rdassonneville.bsky.social

Guest speakers: @ainagallego.bsky.social @florianfoos.bsky.social @sldelange.bsky.social @simonchauchard.bsky.social @jrovny.bsky.social

More info👇

www.chairedemocratie.com

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Comparative Politics at Lund University @comppollu.bsky.social · Dec 17

Specifically, Minahil Malik, Jesper Svensson, @saorhan.bsky.social @jrovny.bsky.social @grahn.bsky.social Marie Björnstjerna and @profjanegreen.bsky.social!! Can't wait for you to visit us!

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Comparative Politics at Lund University @comppollu.bsky.social · Dec 17

We're sharing an early Christmas present - a lovely list of incredibly talented and accomplished speakers for our spring edition of the CP Seminar Series @pollu.bsky.social. Thanks to @agustingoenaga.bsky.social and Kajsa Hansson for putting it all together and to the fantastic presenters! 👇🏼

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Endre Borbáth @eborbath.bsky.social · Nov 25

🗳️ Some thoughts on the 1st round of the 🇷🇴 #RomanianPresidentialElections as it now seems clear that the dark horse cand. Georgescu (no party, far-right) and Lasconi (USR, center-right, cult. progressive) will fight it out in the 2nd round (although PSD will prob appeal & there might be a recount) 🧵

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Pierre Charbonnier @picharbonnier.bsky.social · Nov 21

Energies as social networks

Nuke = Twitter (once great, now outdated)
Coal = TikTok (toxic, creates dependency)
Oil = Facebook (mainstream, cheap, your parents love it)
Gas = LinkedIn (less toxic, creates jobs)
Hydrogen = Threads (overhyped, obscure)
Renewables = Bluesky (cool but too exclusive)

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Volha Charnysh @vcharnysh.bsky.social · Nov 21

Thrilled to announce the release of Uprooted: How Post-WWII Population Transfers Remade Europe with Cambridge UP 🎉🎉
The book argues that accommodating the displaced population can strengthen states and benefit local economies in the long run.
📚 [Amazon: tinyurl.com/24m2mbkf]
See thread below:

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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · Nov 20

Permanent collection of the Petit Palais, free entry.

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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · Nov 20

I spent all of this morning here. There is a seat, so I sat there, and read a number of articles in preparation of a literature review for a paper. Whenever my eyes left the page, I gazed at the winter scene on the Seine as seen by Monet over a century ago. He may need to go in the acknowledgments.

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AUTHLIB @authlibeu.bsky.social · Nov 20

How do illiberal movements, think tanks & social groups network? Can they influence politics?

Join us online!

🗓️ Nov 27 (Wed) at 4pm CET
🗣️Ivan Tranfic & Batuhan Eren (Scuola Normale Superiore), @zsolt.bsky.social (CEU), @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social @gmfus.bsky.social

www.authlib.eu/transnationa...

The Transnationalization of the Illiberal Right: Ideas, Frames, Events and Networks

Join us on Nov 27 online for a discussion on the transnationalization of the radical right exploring the development of networks, and spread of frames and ideas.

www.authlib.eu

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