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Ildiko Otova

@ildikootova.bsky.social
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PoliSci Prof @New Bulgarian University European Academic Coordinator MA Forced Migration @European Reform University Alliance Fellow @Schusterman Center for Israel Studies @Brandeis Uniersity

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Ildiko Otova @ildikootova.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Thank you to Populism Studies for giving me the opportunity to share my insight on the current political developments in Bulgaria.
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Assoc. Prof. Otova: Under Radev, the Path to Autocracy in Bulgaria Becomes All Too Easy - ECPS
In the aftermath of Bulgaria’s April 2026 parliamentary elections, the country has entered a new and uncertain political phase marked by both the promise of
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Ioannis Andreadis @andreadis.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Which Time’s the Charm? The Unending Political Crisis in Bulgaria by @ildikootova.bsky.social in the Recent Elections in Europe: Trends and Challenges panel organized by @ecprpovb.bsky.social for 2025 ECPR General Conference.
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Ildiko Otova @ildikootova.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Recently, at an international conference on extremism and populism, I was challenged by fellow academics to justify my discussions on antisemitism. I stood firm, unapologetically asserting my right to address these critical issues, regardless of the absence of academic arguments against me.
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Ildiko Otova @ildikootova.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
In a world where voices of reason seem increasingly rare, this piece by @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social stands out as a beacon of clarity. It’s a must-read!
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Ildiko Otova @ildikootova.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
It was a pleasure to meet my colleagues from MC of @eupoplink.bsky.social @costprogramme.bsky.social in Thessaloniki this past week. I'm excited about the coming months and our research activities and collaboration! I look forward to seeing you in Cologne.
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Ildiko Otova @ildikootova.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Amazing and inspiring @ecpr.bsky.social GC #ecpr2025! New and old friends, amazing colleagues from around the globe.
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Ildiko Otova @ildikootova.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Pleased to share our recent post about the EU’s new migration pact, which was prepared as part of the RENECO project funded by @MykolasRomerisUniversity, a partner in the @ERUA-European Reform University Alliance. Thank you @ecprtheloop.bsky.social for publishing it
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The EU’s new migration pact and the limits of flexible solidarity
A new Pact on Migration and Asylum is gradually coming into force. As it does so, Evelina Staykova and Ildiko Otova examine its solidarity mechanism, a central — but not new — element of EU migration ...
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