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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🎬🤝 That’s a wrap! Four days of networking, plenary events and intense sessions at #ecprgc26 and #ecprms ⭐️ A huge thank you to our host @wsmip-uj.bsky.social, the local organising team & wonderful student ambassadors @adrianbrona.bsky.social @tomaszpugacewicz.bsky.social @wsmip-uj.bsky.social

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

❇️ Great to welcome @lauranordstrom.bsky.social to the ECPR Hub and congratulate her on receiving the 2025 Jean Blondel PhD Prize 🏆 🎤 We caught up with Laura about her prize-winning work & what's next 👀 Interview coming soon! 👉 Jury laudation & more: ecpr.eu/News/News/De... #ecprgc26 @helsinki.fi

Laura Nordström wearing a pink dress and ECPR lanyard, holding a prize certificate, pictured in front of an ECPR branded backdrop with ECPR Director, Tanja Munro, who weara a black dress and ECPR lanyard. Both smile at the camera.

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

If democracy is dying, isn't it time political theorists thought of something else? 🤔 👏 A full house and plenty of food for thought at this morning’s Featured Roundtable at #ecprgc26 🇵🇱 #PoliticalTheory #polisky @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social @mpatberg.bsky.social @ecpr-nptmethods.bsky.social

Audience and panelists at the roundtable, with prize winner and runner up shown on large screen.

Jonathan Floyd introduces the roundtable. Poll results are displayed on the screen behind him.

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🏆️ ⭐️ EPSR Early Careers Prize winner @mattpolacko.bsky.social came to collect his award at #ecprgc26! @epsrjournal.bsky.social 👏 His outstanding contribution, 'Who benefits from the social democratic march to the middle?' won this prestigious prize Read more 👉️ ecpr.eu/News/News/De...

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our limited-edition Kraków stickers are going fast 👀 Pick yours up from the ECPR Hub or Info Desk before they’re gone – a little #ecprgc26 souvenir to take home with you ✨

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

‘Responsiveness is not obedience’ 🗳️ How can democracy better represent citizens without reducing responsiveness to opinion polls? Speakers at today's #ecprgc26 Featured Roundtable reflect on participation, accountability & representation Curated by our host @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social #polisky

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📸 Some snapshots of #ecprgc26 over the week 👇 👀 Can you see yourself?

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📣 Calling all #ecprgc26 participants! 🍭 Treats in store at the Conference Expo: Connect with exhibitors from the worlds of publishing, software and professional associations 📍 Drop-in, Faculty of International and Political Studies

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

☀️ Arriving for #ecprgc26 in Kraków today? ✅ Get your badge from 08:00 📍 Ground Floor Foyer of the Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University 🏫 Venue info: buff.ly/kCO1j0h 🗺️ Maps: buff.ly/Fd4OLu6 ⚠️ Badges are required for all Panels & activities

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A warm welcome to Kraków from #ecprgc26 host @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social 💙 Paweł Laidler & Piotr Bajor welcomed our community to the city, setting the scene for four days of important conversations, new ideas and connections – with some welcome sunshine to start the week ☀️ #polisky #academicsky

Paweł Laidler, Vice-Rector, Jagiellonian University, speaking on stage at the ECPR General Conference

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Piotr Bajor, Dean of Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University, speaking on stage at the ECPR General Conference

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

As #ecprgc26 gets underway in Kraków, ECPR Chair @danyir.bsky.social reflects on her time as Chair, how ECPR and the discipline have grown stronger, and the opportunities ahead for our community ✨ @wsmip-uj.bsky.social @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social #polisky #irsky #academicsky

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

☀️ Attending for #ecprgc26 at Jagiellonian University tomorrow? ✅ Get your badge in the Ground Floor Foyer of the Faculty of International and Political Studies 🏫 Venue info: buff.ly/U3i7pgb 🗺️ Map: buff.ly/DBNGl1q ⚠️ Badges are required for all Panels & activities

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Democracy in the #CEE region takes centre stage at #ecprgc26 💡Insights from The Loop Why Europe should reform through enlargement buff.ly/h4C0ml1 Does political trust strengthen democracy? buff.ly/ixHGzLF The impact of ‘anti-gender’ politics & queer, feminist resilience in Poland buff.ly/irj6DVb

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Democracy in the #CEE region takes centre stage at #ecprgc26 📚️ Explore books on democracy and politics across the region: • The New Party Challenge buff.ly/PwuS9Ts • How Europeans View and Evaluate Democracy Revisited buff.ly/j8ExJOP • Prime Ministers in Central and Eastern Europe buff.ly/dDUNU0W

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Democracy in the #CEE region takes centre stage at #ecprgc26 @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social 🔍️ Browse Panels in Sections endorsed by our Standing Groups 🧩 Politics in Central & Eastern Europe: Navigating uncertainty buff.ly/4YWP2Ft 🧩 CEE extremism & resilience buff.ly/8uKRUaG @ecpr-ead.bsky.social

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🎉 A milestone worth celebrating! The Loop has now published 1,500 blog posts, bringing cutting-edge political science research to a wider audience. Blog 1,500 by @florabaumgartner.bsky.social explores the politics behind growing opposition to #SustainableTransport projects. Take a look 👇

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

2 days until the 13th Biennial Conference of the SGEU Connect with the Editors of our journals, 📗 @epsjournal.bsky.social & 📔 @epsrjournal.bsky.social 👉️📗 Book a slot with Stella Ladi buff.ly/XZbUhR5 👉️📔 Book a slot with @exadaktylos.bsky.social buff.ly/OUBQj6J Exchange ideas, ask questions + more

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

📣 In our 2025 Membership Survey, you told us the full scope of benefits is not always visible 📣 🔍 We’re taking a closer look at how ECPR supports scholars across the research journey Used well, ECPR membership can accelerate learning, build lifelong networks, and amplify the impact of your work 🌱

Black, white and grey infographic from ECPR membership benefits across the research journey stages.

The main body of the infographic is divided into four key stages: Research, Develop, Lead, and Publish. Under 'Research', benefits include discounted methods training, Open Access journals, and book discounts, plus automatic membership of Groups and Networks.

'Develop' offers discounted research events, event funding opportunities, and peer feedback/collaboration.

'Lead' provides opportunities to chair Sections and Workshops, engage in governance and committee roles, and receive prizes and recognition.

Finally, 'Publish' details APC-free publishing in ECPR journals, greater visibility, reach, and impact, and editorial opportunities. Each benefit is accompanied by a simple line-art icon.

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

📣 In our 2025 Membership Survey, you told us that 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 matters 📣 As a non-profit organisation, ECPR reinvests in its community 🌱 Last year, this support far exceeded the average institutional membership cost per affiliate – with value extending across departments, disciplines & career stages.

Black, white and grey infographic from ECPR highlighting the membership value.

Average cost £18/affiliate, average value £28/affiliate. Last year reinvested £1M (discounts), £33K (APC waivers), £48K (funding), £31K (job postings).

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

📣 You told us what matters 📣 We’re grateful to 1,740 scholars who took part in our 2025 Membership Survey📝 Your views on value, research access, career development & community are shaping our work. Over the coming weeks, we’ll share how this connects to what’s available through ECPR membership.

Black, white and grey infographic summarising ECPR's 2025 Membership Survey Insights: 1,740 respondents from 83 countries. A bar chart shows the breakdown of respondents by career stage: 45% early career, 27% mid-career, 17% senior researcher, and 11% other.

The central heading reads 'You told us what matters' with key areas shown below: Value, Trust, Community, and Access.

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

🚨 Tomorrow: #EarlyCareers lounge on Political Communication @ecpr-polcom.bsky.social 🗣️ @kgraneng.bsky.social explores how umbrella narratives function as sources of legitimacy in composite polities like the #EU 🎤 @adalgisamartinelli.bsky.social 🪑 @olgaeisele.bsky.social 💻14 Apr @11:00 BST

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🏔️ The 2026 Joint Sessions of Workshops wraps up after 4 days of: ✅ Intense discussion ✅ Rich feedback ✅ Fruitful collaboration 👏 Huge thanks to everyone who took part, and to the fantastic @uniinnsbruck.bsky.social team for their warm welcome 🎉#ecprjs26

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

⭐️ A great moment at #ecprjs26 today! 2 Workshops joined forces on AI, LLMs & #Polsci • Using LLMs and Other AI Tools to Gather and Analyse Political Elite Networks • From Code to Conversation: What LLMs Mean for Political Science @markus-gastinger.eu 📸 Get a glimpse of the session in action 👇

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

📸 Highlights from yesterday's #ECPRHouseSeries at the 🏔️ University of Innsbruck #ecprjs26 Thanks to 🎙️ @siljahausermann.bsky.social for her insights on party politics in European democracies @danyir.bsky.social @marcelojenny.bsky.social @uniinnsbruck.bsky.social

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

📣 Calling all Chairs, Discussants, Authors or Presenters for the 2026 General Conference #ecprgc26 Registration is open – secure your space now! buff.ly/dhFJ3jG ❓️ Not participating in the programme? Register as an 🔍️ Observer too! 🗓️ 8 – 11 September, Jagiellonian University, Kraków

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

💐 Today's the day! Celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with our journals and blog 🎀 Enjoy a round-up of curated #OpenAccess research exploring issues of gender and the representation of women in politics 📚 Drawn from the full span of our publications portfolio linktr.ee/ecpr.collect... #IWD2026

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🎉 Get ready to mark #InternationalWomensDay with us! 🌟 Over the coming week, we're celebrating women shaping #PolSci – and reflecting on how supporting gender parity strengthens our global research community ✨ Expect exclusive insights, data, and special research collections #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

✅️ Has your Panel or Paper been accepted for the General Conference? #ecprgc26 🚨 💰 Funding is OPEN until 27 February buff.ly/T6Eh38m ⭐ #ECPRMemberPerks: Must be affiliated with an ECPR Full Member institution to be eligible ➡️ Check now buff.ly/pPA6p0P

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🛎️ Next week in #ECPRSeminars on Critical Peace and Conflict Studies ⤵️ 🎙️ Letizia Conte, Peters Unekwu Onyilo & Frank George Mgungwe argue that #AI migration systems in the European Union reinforce discrimination and need human-centered reform 💻 25 Feb, 13:00–15:00 GMT buff.ly/Rqy7RwD

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Methods School is officially underway — and every course is fully booked! 🎉 ⭐ Thank you to everyone who secured a place. We look forward to getting started! #ecprms Missed out? ✍️ Registration is open for our Signature Course Doing Fieldwork in Challenging Environments buff.ly/0lCJ7R5

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Explore expert analysis in our Series on Middle Eastern Policy and EU Relations 👇️ 🎬️ Missed a session? Catch up on all previous webinars here buff.ly/5NKu5xl Discover topics on Iran, Civil Society, Israel, Syria, the US and Gaza. 💻 Join the community FREE buff.ly/2v2FUVU

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Exciting day for our 2026 General Conference #ecprgc26 📤 Panel and Paper decisions are SENT 💰 Funding is OPEN until 27 February buff.ly/T6Eh38m 📖 Academic Programme is LIVE buff.ly/sqBmFx9

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

💪 Set yourself up for stronger research with our Methods School! #ecprms 📆 16–27 Feb, Online 🚨 Most of our February courses have sold out, but you can join the waitlist here buff.ly/iYbQzAf 💻 Browse & book by 29 Jan buff.ly/vkXnemC ⭐#ECPRMemberPerks: Affiliates get an extra 50% off their booking

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

📣 New Issue from @ejprjournal.bsky.social #OpenAccess Read topics on representation, inequality, and the challenges to liberal democracy in the age of populism. 💻 Browse Issue on Cambridge Core buff.ly/tca1k6j

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

✍️ Want to cover ethnographic methods & writing, research design, quality, ethics and more? 🚀 Join the #ecprms online course 💻 Political Ethnography: Method, Sensibility, Writing 🎓 Kristin Anabel Eggeling 📆 16–20 Feb 2026 ⏰ Deadline: Thu 29 Jan buff.ly/SgX5IGi

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

📣 We are calling for a Co-Editor of @pdyearbook.bsky.social Do you have a strong research background in: ✅ Political parties ✅ Governments in Europe ✅ Advanced industrial democracies 🔍 Looking for a new challenge this year? Apply now 👇 @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org #AcademicSky #PoliticalData

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

🚨 Deadline today #ecprprizes Impressed by a student's or colleague’s work? ⭐ Nominate them for one of our prizes: 🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award buff.ly/hgP6YWZ 🏆 Hedley Bull Prize in International Relations buff.ly/wRDtoLs Nominate by midnight GMT tonight!

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

🚨 Deadline day: Final call for Panels & Papers for the 2026 General Conference #ecprgc26 Submit across 72 Sections buff.ly/kcUkFSM 📆 8 – 11 Sep, Jagiellonian University 🔥 Submit by midnight GMT tonight buff.ly/VqqzVNL

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

‼️ Deadline approaching: Submit Panels and Papers to #ecprgc26 by Fri 9 Jan buff.ly/kcUkFSM 💡 Join our premier platform to present, discuss, and refine your research among peers 🇵🇱 8–11 September @JagiellonskiUni ⏳ Submit now buff.ly/VqqzVNL

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

AUCD Ad Astra Doctoral Scholarship: Authoritarian Politics #ECPRMemberJobs 🎓 Minimum grade of 2.1 (GPA: 3.6) in a relevant Master's degree 🇮🇪 @ucddublin.bsky.social ⌛ Friday 6 February buff.ly/ETcFg6G #PolSciJobs #PoliSky #AcademicSky

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

🔥 Under 2 weeks left to nominate for 3 of our prestigious #ECPRPrizes👇 🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award buff.ly/c5rfWaI 🏆 Hedley Bull Prize in International Relations buff.ly/3uxPaKm 🏆 Political Theory Prize buff.ly/wOpduVJ ⏰ Nominate by Fri 9 Jan

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Cover the challenges posed when designing & moderating focus groups for building trust with participants 👇 Methods School course 💻 Applications of Focus Groups #ecprms 📆 19–20 Feb 2026 👩‍🏫 Karen Lumsden 🐦 Get £55 off - Early Bird until 5 Jan buff.ly/4p7ewJS

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

#ecprms online course 💻 Introduction to R 💡Learn to: ✔️ clean + analyse data ✔️ create visualisations ✔️ write academic papers using #RMarkdown 🎓 Taught by Akos Mate 📆 16–17 Feb 2026 🐦 Get £55 off until 5 Jan buff.ly/O6MSzBe

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Don't forget, 3 of our prestigious #ECPRPrizes are open for nominations! ⬇️ 🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award buff.ly/j4Uatia 🏆 Hedley Bull Prize in International Relations buff.ly/l6pkIqb 🏆 Political Theory Prize buff.ly/VY1aQkF ⏰ Nominate by Fri 9 Jan #PoliSky #IR #SocialScience

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

✍️ Want to cover ethnographic methods & writing, research design, quality, ethics and more? 🚀 Join the #ecprms online course 💻 Political Ethnography: Method, Sensibility, Writing 🎓 Taught by Kristin Anabel Eggeling 📆 16–20 Feb 2026 🐦 Get £55 off until 5 Jan buff.ly/PPMMvya

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

📣 Final call for Papers #ecprjs26 • Receive in-depth feedback • Build lasting scholarly networks ✔️ 34 confirmed Workshops buff.ly/kukgDLk 📍 7–10 April, University of Innsbruck 🔥 Submit by midnight GMT, tonight! buff.ly/gMFvOq4 #cfp #PoliSky

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🌍 #SGEU26 @ecprsgeu.bsky.social Section seeking Panels & Papers 🛣️ Geopolitics and Great Power Competition – The #EU at a Crossroads 🪑 @prieker.bsky.social & Marianne Riddervold ⌛ Deadline: 10 Dec #InternationalRelations #PoliSky #Russia #Ukraine

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 of our prestigious #ECPRPrizes are 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 for nominations! 🔔 🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award buff.ly/j4Uatia 🏆 Hedley Bull Prize in International Relations buff.ly/l6pkIqb 🏆 Political Theory Prize buff.ly/VY1aQkF ⏰ Nominate by Fri 9 Jan #PoliSky #IR #SocialScience

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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Want to master the 🔑 key techniques used to analyse cross-national comparative data? 🚀 Join the #ecprms online course 💻 Comparing Countries with Multivariate Statistical Techniques 👨‍🏫 Bruno Cautrès 📆 16–20 Feb 2026 🐦 𝐆𝐞𝐭 £𝟓𝟓 𝐨𝐟𝐟 - Early Bird until 5 Jan buff.ly/nqy8898

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