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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 · 06/12/2025
“Circumstantial liberals” concluded their book tour across 10 countries, Prague to Vancouver, Lisbon to Gothenburg. It ended appropriately in Washington D.C., where Martin Luther King once had a dream. The dream of the book is that we stop thinking of ethnicity as a problem, but as an opportunity.
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
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...
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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.
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Filip Kostelka @filipkostelka.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
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 · 16/06/2025
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...
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Ethnic minorities are good for democracy – Here is why - New Books Network
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
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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Centre for European Studies and Comparative Politics @sciencespo-cee.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
🎬 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
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"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 · 12/03/2025
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 · 10/03/2025
A sober analysis from @rbreich.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
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The universities are next
Friends,
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Lotem Halevy @lotemhalevy.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
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 · 09/03/2025
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...
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U2 - One
YouTube video by Takari Taka
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Chapel Hill Expert Survey @chesdata.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
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!
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2024 Chapel Hill Expert Survey (CHES) — Chapel Hill Expert Survey
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Dr. Sanne van Oosten @sbvanoosten.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
✨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... 🧵
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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:
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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
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 · 31/01/2025
💡 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 · 28/01/2025
📣 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...
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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 · 20/01/2025
📣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👇
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Comparative Politics at Lund University @comppollu.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
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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Comparative Politics at Lund University @comppollu.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
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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Endre Borbáth @eborbath.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
🗳️ 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 · 21/11/2024
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 · 21/11/2024
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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AUTHLIB @authlibeu.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
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...
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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.
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
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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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 08/01/2024
I am happy to announce that the Sciences Po Scientific Council has unanimously recommended my promotion, acted by the University. As of January 1st, I am a Professor. I am particularly grateful to my wonderful coauthors, great colleagues & staff @sciencespo-cee.bsky.social & my family!
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AUTHLIB @authlibeu.bsky.social · 12/12/2023
Can illiberals be democrats? How do they fare in Europe? 🎙️In this interview recorded w/ CEU's Review of Democracy, Cas Mudde @universityofga.bsky.social & @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social (GMF) discuss illiberalism, democracy & the far right in Europe. 🎧💻Listen & read 👇 www.authlib.eu/interview-ca...
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"Democracy Cannot Really Function If It Is Not Liberal" - Interview with Cas Mudde
What is illiberalism? Can illiberals be democrats? What do they do in power? Professor Cas Mudde answers questions core to AUTHLIB's research agenda.
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 11/12/2023
Finally some good news!
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Donald Tusk elected as Polish prime minister
Mr Tusk's coalition won the elections in October, but had not been able to take office until now.
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 26/10/2023
We are calling for a more effective political mandate for EU leadership. iep.unibocconi.eu/creating-man...
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 16/10/2023
Polish election: breakdown by age. The lesson is that younger people are of course more likely to vote for the democratic opposition, but also more likely for the radical right Konfederacja. Education will play a key role.
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Reto Mitteregger @indubioproreto.bsky.social · 08/10/2023
Among people under thirty, support for the AfD has been ~higher~ than in the rest of the voting population - both in the state elections of Hessen and Bavaria.
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 07/10/2023
Christian Boltanski at the Musée d’Art Moderne — fragments of humanity: leftover clothing, anonymous photos of kids, and all phone directories of the world. The fragility and passing of existence… (Found my grandparents’ number)
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 05/10/2023
Silly BBC is talking about bedbugs as a Paris problem threatening the Olympics. The real problem is long term underfunding of public transport. Stop subsidizing gasoline and subsidize trains instead! (Walking to work)
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 04/10/2023
Going through RA applications, and see students listing “Instagram” among digital skills… I hate this world 😭
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 03/10/2023
One thing to look out for after the Slovak election is the Christian Democratic KDH, socially conservative party that nonetheless subscribes to democratic values, excluding coalition with populist Fico. If this holds, may see a connection between cultural conservatism and constitutional liberalism.
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 02/10/2023
Great analysis of the Slovak election by Marek Rybář. It underlines the possible coalition arithmetic, as well as the strategic use of the Ukraine card by Fico. whogoverns.eu/the-2023-slo...
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The 2023 Slovak Parliamentary Elections: Fico's Return to Power is Likely but the New Government May...
By Marek Rybář (Masaryk University) Robert Fico, the leader of Smer-Slovak Social Democracy (Smer), has made a resurgence. Following the electoral setback in 2020, the popularity of his party plumm...
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 02/10/2023
Czechs drink beer, but it has low alcohol content (Pilsner Urquell, a “strong” beer by Czech standards, is only 4.3% alcohol). That said, the Czechs refer to a heavy drinker as someone who “Drinks like a Dane” — the map seems to give some legitimacy to the stereotype…
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Krankenbruder @krankenbruder.bsky.social · 02/10/2023
Wild to see highest per capita beer consumption Czechia having a lower alcohol death rate than its neighbors.
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 01/10/2023
This is an important point. I agree that SMER will primarily hurt Slovakia, not Ukraine, and that the 18% for Progressive Slovakia is a reason to celebrate (moderately).
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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 26/09/2023
Pew Research Center analysis found that Democrats and Republicans in Congress are now farther apart ideologically than at any time in the past 50 years. Republicans have moved further to the right than Democrats have to the left. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 01/10/2023
Slovak election results — victory of pro-Russian populist Smer, but Progressive Slovakia is second. Some interesting coalition building to come…
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 25/09/2023
Is it normal that government officials come to meetings with folders of paper? Is it about security, ecology, or are they just in the wrong century? I use almost no paper anymore. Electronic is much better for noting and indexing. How can they function with paper folders?
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 25/09/2023
Teaching descriptive statistics today and decided to not use slides. I find that going back to the blackboard makes me explain the concepts and the formulas more thoroughly and clearly. Also forces me to know the flow of the lecture. What’s your experience with blackboard v slides?
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 24/09/2023
A sunny Sunday — hope yours was too
Sunny Sunday — hope yours was too
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Jan Rovny @jrovny.bsky.social · 23/09/2023
Here I am. Looking forward to catching up with colleagues and friends.
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