Sven-Oliver Proksch
@sopro.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science | University of Cologne | ERC MINORITYRULE | svenoliverproksch.com
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Sven-Oliver Proksch
@sopro.bsky.social
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π’ πͺπΊπ Exciting news! The second edition of our textbook "Foundations of European Politics: A Comparative Approach" - with @catherinedevries.bsky.social @sarahobolt.bsky.social and @jbslapin.bsky.social - is out at Oxford UP! π§΅π 1/5
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π¨ Join us for the next edition Summer School for Women* in Political Methodology in Mannheim π¨
7 days of hands-on advanced methods + networking for PhDs, postdocs & early-career researchers.
Free of charge (limited travel support).
Deadline 1 March 2026: summerschoolwpm.org
#methodsky #polisky
7 days of hands-on advanced methods + networking for PhDs, postdocs & early-career researchers.
Free of charge (limited travel support).
Deadline 1 March 2026: summerschoolwpm.org
#methodsky #polisky
February 2, 2026 at 1:13 PM
π¨ Join us for the next edition Summer School for Women* in Political Methodology in Mannheim π¨
7 days of hands-on advanced methods + networking for PhDs, postdocs & early-career researchers.
Free of charge (limited travel support).
Deadline 1 March 2026: summerschoolwpm.org
#methodsky #polisky
7 days of hands-on advanced methods + networking for PhDs, postdocs & early-career researchers.
Free of charge (limited travel support).
Deadline 1 March 2026: summerschoolwpm.org
#methodsky #polisky
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#OpenAccess from @ejprjournal.bsky.social -
Voices of the party base: How supporters want established parties to respond to new parties - https://cup.org/4q1M0ET
- Dominik Duell, @dielea.bsky.social, @sopro.bsky.social, Jonathan B. Slapin & @chriswratil.bsky.social
#FirstView
Voices of the party base: How supporters want established parties to respond to new parties - https://cup.org/4q1M0ET
- Dominik Duell, @dielea.bsky.social, @sopro.bsky.social, Jonathan B. Slapin & @chriswratil.bsky.social
#FirstView
January 29, 2026 at 1:20 PM
#OpenAccess from @ejprjournal.bsky.social -
Voices of the party base: How supporters want established parties to respond to new parties - https://cup.org/4q1M0ET
- Dominik Duell, @dielea.bsky.social, @sopro.bsky.social, Jonathan B. Slapin & @chriswratil.bsky.social
#FirstView
Voices of the party base: How supporters want established parties to respond to new parties - https://cup.org/4q1M0ET
- Dominik Duell, @dielea.bsky.social, @sopro.bsky.social, Jonathan B. Slapin & @chriswratil.bsky.social
#FirstView
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Better get your paper submissions in for the @epssnet.bsky.social conference in June 2026, as the deadline is 7 November, and we have no intention of extended that (given the submission numbers)!
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cuttingβedge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
November 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Better get your paper submissions in for the @epssnet.bsky.social conference in June 2026, as the deadline is 7 November, and we have no intention of extended that (given the submission numbers)!
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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π¨ EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! π¨
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cuttingβedge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
π¨ EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! π¨
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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New from @erc.europa.eu project #MINORITYRULE with @sopro.bsky.social: We study votersβ knowledge about and perceptions of minority governments in π©π°, π©πͺ and πΈπͺ.
Link: doi.org/10.1017/S147...
When survey researchers or politicians talk about minority governments, what do voters understand? β¬οΈ
Link: doi.org/10.1017/S147...
When survey researchers or politicians talk about minority governments, what do voters understand? β¬οΈ
October 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
New from @erc.europa.eu project #MINORITYRULE with @sopro.bsky.social: We study votersβ knowledge about and perceptions of minority governments in π©π°, π©πͺ and πΈπͺ.
Link: doi.org/10.1017/S147...
When survey researchers or politicians talk about minority governments, what do voters understand? β¬οΈ
Link: doi.org/10.1017/S147...
When survey researchers or politicians talk about minority governments, what do voters understand? β¬οΈ
New publication with @jwaeckerle.bsky.social on citizens' knowledge and perceptions of minority governments in Europe from the ERC project #MINORITYRULE! @erc.europa.eu β¬οΈ
New from @erc.europa.eu project #MINORITYRULE with @sopro.bsky.social: We study votersβ knowledge about and perceptions of minority governments in π©π°, π©πͺ and πΈπͺ.
Link: doi.org/10.1017/S147...
When survey researchers or politicians talk about minority governments, what do voters understand? β¬οΈ
Link: doi.org/10.1017/S147...
When survey researchers or politicians talk about minority governments, what do voters understand? β¬οΈ
October 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
New publication with @jwaeckerle.bsky.social on citizens' knowledge and perceptions of minority governments in Europe from the ERC project #MINORITYRULE! @erc.europa.eu β¬οΈ
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π’ Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
This weββll feature two sections to provide more information about the conference.
π This week: Formal Political Theory & Political Representation
π§΅
This weββll feature two sections to provide more information about the conference.
π This week: Formal Political Theory & Political Representation
π§΅
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cuttingβedge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM
π’ Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
This weββll feature two sections to provide more information about the conference.
π This week: Formal Political Theory & Political Representation
π§΅
This weββll feature two sections to provide more information about the conference.
π This week: Formal Political Theory & Political Representation
π§΅
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βΆοΈ Political Representation
ππ½ Section chairs: @hannaeback.bsky.social
& @sopro.bsky.social
π’ Our section welcomes work that addresses representation, legislative politics, or electoral institutions, esp. research advancing our theoretical understanding + offers new empirical evidence. >>>
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ππ½ Section chairs: @hannaeback.bsky.social
& @sopro.bsky.social
π’ Our section welcomes work that addresses representation, legislative politics, or electoral institutions, esp. research advancing our theoretical understanding + offers new empirical evidence. >>>
3/
October 16, 2025 at 7:38 AM
βΆοΈ Political Representation
ππ½ Section chairs: @hannaeback.bsky.social
& @sopro.bsky.social
π’ Our section welcomes work that addresses representation, legislative politics, or electoral institutions, esp. research advancing our theoretical understanding + offers new empirical evidence. >>>
3/
ππ½ Section chairs: @hannaeback.bsky.social
& @sopro.bsky.social
π’ Our section welcomes work that addresses representation, legislative politics, or electoral institutions, esp. research advancing our theoretical understanding + offers new empirical evidence. >>>
3/
This is a fantastic public good for scholars working on parliaments and representation!
New data for legislative scholars! Committee Membership Dataset with @bcastanho.bsky.social, @dmpullan.bsky.social and Firuze Taner:
Committee assignments for all MPs (Wikidata IDs!) in 14 countries
Harmonized roles/policy areas
Data: doi.org/10.7802/2940
Working paper: tinyurl.com/vf54r78p
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Committee assignments for all MPs (Wikidata IDs!) in 14 countries
Harmonized roles/policy areas
Data: doi.org/10.7802/2940
Working paper: tinyurl.com/vf54r78p
β¬οΈ
GESIS-Suche
doi.org
October 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This is a fantastic public good for scholars working on parliaments and representation!
Reposted by Sven-Oliver Proksch
New data for legislative scholars! Committee Membership Dataset with @bcastanho.bsky.social, @dmpullan.bsky.social and Firuze Taner:
Committee assignments for all MPs (Wikidata IDs!) in 14 countries
Harmonized roles/policy areas
Data: doi.org/10.7802/2940
Working paper: tinyurl.com/vf54r78p
β¬οΈ
Committee assignments for all MPs (Wikidata IDs!) in 14 countries
Harmonized roles/policy areas
Data: doi.org/10.7802/2940
Working paper: tinyurl.com/vf54r78p
β¬οΈ
GESIS-Suche
doi.org
October 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
New data for legislative scholars! Committee Membership Dataset with @bcastanho.bsky.social, @dmpullan.bsky.social and Firuze Taner:
Committee assignments for all MPs (Wikidata IDs!) in 14 countries
Harmonized roles/policy areas
Data: doi.org/10.7802/2940
Working paper: tinyurl.com/vf54r78p
β¬οΈ
Committee assignments for all MPs (Wikidata IDs!) in 14 countries
Harmonized roles/policy areas
Data: doi.org/10.7802/2940
Working paper: tinyurl.com/vf54r78p
β¬οΈ
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π’ Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
We'll feature two sections each Tuesday & Thursday to provide more information about the conference.
π This Tuesday: Party Politics & Historical Political Economy
We'll feature two sections each Tuesday & Thursday to provide more information about the conference.
π This Tuesday: Party Politics & Historical Political Economy
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cuttingβedge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
September 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
π’ Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
We'll feature two sections each Tuesday & Thursday to provide more information about the conference.
π This Tuesday: Party Politics & Historical Political Economy
We'll feature two sections each Tuesday & Thursday to provide more information about the conference.
π This Tuesday: Party Politics & Historical Political Economy
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π’ Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Starting today, we'll feature two sections each week to provide more information about the conference.
π This week: Electoral + Voting Behaviour & Climate Politics
βΆοΈ Electoral + Voting Behaviour
π§΅
Starting today, we'll feature two sections each week to provide more information about the conference.
π This week: Electoral + Voting Behaviour & Climate Politics
βΆοΈ Electoral + Voting Behaviour
π§΅
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cuttingβedge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
September 18, 2025 at 8:49 AM
π’ Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Starting today, we'll feature two sections each week to provide more information about the conference.
π This week: Electoral + Voting Behaviour & Climate Politics
βΆοΈ Electoral + Voting Behaviour
π§΅
Starting today, we'll feature two sections each week to provide more information about the conference.
π This week: Electoral + Voting Behaviour & Climate Politics
βΆοΈ Electoral + Voting Behaviour
π§΅
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βΆοΈ International Relations
ππ½ Section chairs: @argohdes.bsky.social & Michal Parizek
π’ Our section welcomes empirically investigate international relations and global affairs, including topics such as:
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ππ½ Section chairs: @argohdes.bsky.social & Michal Parizek
π’ Our section welcomes empirically investigate international relations and global affairs, including topics such as:
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September 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
βΆοΈ International Relations
ππ½ Section chairs: @argohdes.bsky.social & Michal Parizek
π’ Our section welcomes empirically investigate international relations and global affairs, including topics such as:
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ππ½ Section chairs: @argohdes.bsky.social & Michal Parizek
π’ Our section welcomes empirically investigate international relations and global affairs, including topics such as:
4/
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βΆοΈ Comparative Politics
ππ½ Section chairs: @nathaliegiger.bsky.social & @filipkostelka.bsky.social
π’ Our section welcomes individual papers and panels that engage with states, political regimes, welfare institutions, and governance from both contemporary and historical perspectives.
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ππ½ Section chairs: @nathaliegiger.bsky.social & @filipkostelka.bsky.social
π’ Our section welcomes individual papers and panels that engage with states, political regimes, welfare institutions, and governance from both contemporary and historical perspectives.
1/
September 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
βΆοΈ Comparative Politics
ππ½ Section chairs: @nathaliegiger.bsky.social & @filipkostelka.bsky.social
π’ Our section welcomes individual papers and panels that engage with states, political regimes, welfare institutions, and governance from both contemporary and historical perspectives.
1/
ππ½ Section chairs: @nathaliegiger.bsky.social & @filipkostelka.bsky.social
π’ Our section welcomes individual papers and panels that engage with states, political regimes, welfare institutions, and governance from both contemporary and historical perspectives.
1/
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π’ Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Starting today, we'll feature two sections each week to provide more information about the conference.
π This week: Comparative Politics & International Relations
Starting today, we'll feature two sections each week to provide more information about the conference.
π This week: Comparative Politics & International Relations
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cuttingβedge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
September 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
π’ Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Starting today, we'll feature two sections each week to provide more information about the conference.
π This week: Comparative Politics & International Relations
Starting today, we'll feature two sections each week to provide more information about the conference.
π This week: Comparative Politics & International Relations
Herzlichen GlΓΌckwunsch, Jan!!
September 5, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Herzlichen GlΓΌckwunsch, Jan!!
Congratulations, Catherine!!!
September 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Congratulations, Catherine!!!
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Download our new book for FREE! Thiago, Laron, and I explain why studying whether and how voters know what parties want (and who goes with whom) is important and layout a framework for how to do this better. Check out the cover, promotional comic, and abstract
cup.org/4mkBibw
Download our new book for FREE! Thiago, Laron, and I explain why studying whether and how voters know what parties want (and who goes with whom) is important and layout a framework for how to do this better. Check out the cover, promotional comic, and abstract
cup.org/4mkBibw
August 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Download our new book for FREE! Thiago, Laron, and I explain why studying whether and how voters know what parties want (and who goes with whom) is important and layout a framework for how to do this better. Check out the cover, promotional comic, and abstract
cup.org/4mkBibw
Download our new book for FREE! Thiago, Laron, and I explain why studying whether and how voters know what parties want (and who goes with whom) is important and layout a framework for how to do this better. Check out the cover, promotional comic, and abstract
cup.org/4mkBibw
Letβs make next yearβs EPSS Political Representation section a space for rigorous scholarship, vibrant exchange, and new collaborations!
π EPSS 2026 submission deadline: November 7, 2025
π Submit here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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π EPSS 2026 submission deadline: November 7, 2025
π Submit here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
/end
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cuttingβedge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
August 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Letβs make next yearβs EPSS Political Representation section a space for rigorous scholarship, vibrant exchange, and new collaborations!
π EPSS 2026 submission deadline: November 7, 2025
π Submit here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
/end
π EPSS 2026 submission deadline: November 7, 2025
π Submit here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
/end
When evaluating complete panel proposals, we will look for panels that are cohesive and bring together diverse groups of scholars. We aim not to break up panels, but may do so to achieve thematic coherence across the section.
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August 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
When evaluating complete panel proposals, we will look for panels that are cohesive and bring together diverse groups of scholars. We aim not to break up panels, but may do so to achieve thematic coherence across the section.
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You may submit either individual papers or full panels, author-meets-critics sessions, or topical roundtables. See epssnet.org/conferences/... for details.
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August 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
You may submit either individual papers or full panels, author-meets-critics sessions, or topical roundtables. See epssnet.org/conferences/... for details.
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We welcome work that addresses representation, legislative politics, or electoral institutions, especially research that advances our theoretical understanding and offers compelling empirical evidence. We are also interested in work with a focus on the representation of marginalized groups.
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August 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
We welcome work that addresses representation, legislative politics, or electoral institutions, especially research that advances our theoretical understanding and offers compelling empirical evidence. We are also interested in work with a focus on the representation of marginalized groups.
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π’ EPSS 2026 Call for Papers! @hannaeback.bsky.social and I are excited to invite submissions for the Political Representation section at EPSS 2026 in Belfast. EPSS has some exciting new panel formats this year - read on! π§΅
August 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
π’ EPSS 2026 Call for Papers! @hannaeback.bsky.social and I are excited to invite submissions for the Political Representation section at EPSS 2026 in Belfast. EPSS has some exciting new panel formats this year - read on! π§΅
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Do men see gender parity in representation as detrimental to their interests? What about when womenβs representation exceeds parity? And how do such shifts affect menβs fairness perceptions? I address these questions in my article, now published in PRQ. 1/9
β¨doi.org/10.1177/1065...
β¨doi.org/10.1177/1065...
August 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Do men see gender parity in representation as detrimental to their interests? What about when womenβs representation exceeds parity? And how do such shifts affect menβs fairness perceptions? I address these questions in my article, now published in PRQ. 1/9
β¨doi.org/10.1177/1065...
β¨doi.org/10.1177/1065...
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Do consider joining the new EPSS conference in Belfast next year! I will be chairing the section on Political Representation with Sven-Oliver Proksch @sopro.bsky.social
The European Political Science Society is now accepting paper & panel proposals for its annual conference!
π’ Call for Papers: EPSS 2026 β Belfastβ¨
ποΈ June 18β20, 2026β¨
π ICC Belfastβ¨
π¬ Deadline: Nov 7, 2025
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π’ Call for Papers: EPSS 2026 β Belfastβ¨
ποΈ June 18β20, 2026β¨
π ICC Belfastβ¨
π¬ Deadline: Nov 7, 2025
π§΅
August 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Do consider joining the new EPSS conference in Belfast next year! I will be chairing the section on Political Representation with Sven-Oliver Proksch @sopro.bsky.social