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Júlia Pőcze @juliapocze.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Absolutely flabbergasted by the cowardice of the Commission. No matter why the President is afraid of 'provoking' Orban, there's no justification for actively choosing not to stand up for the rule of law & fundamental rights. Reporting by @euractiv.com and @krmcsngr.bsky.social for @politico.eu

From the Politico Brussels Playbook:

'HUNGARY PRIDE BAN

TENSION RISES OVER HUNGARY PRIDE BAN: Equality Commissioner Hadja Lahbib sat down recently with Lászlo Sebián-Petrovszki, the leader of the Hungarian parliament’s LGBTQ+ intergroup. An official present at the meeting told my colleague Csongor Körömi that Lahbib demurred on the idea of taking measures against Budapest, due partly to a lack of support from up high.

Locking horns: Lahbib described the conversation as “frank and constructive” in a post on X. But the official, who sat in on the discussion, said it had actually been combative.

Tools on the table: Sebián-Petrovszki asked Lahbib if Brussels would move ahead with an interim measure in the ongoing infringement procedure against Hungary’s 2021 anti-LGBTIQ+ law, to save the Pride march. The Commission would need to activate the interim measure by Tuesday, May 27, as Pride organizers must ask the police for permission to host the event 30 days before it is held (and it’s currently planned for June 28).

No support: MEPs and civil society groups have pressured the Commission to use this legal tool. Lahbib allegedly said “she doesn’t feel the political support, either from within the Commission or from President Ursula von der Leyen, to proceed,” the person mentioned above told Csongor.'

From the Politico Brussels Playbook:
'Waiting it out: The Commission would rather wait to see if the police actually ban Pride and if the courts would consider such a decision lawful, Lahbib said (per our mole), adding that the left-liberal-led city council of Budapest could organize a “Festival of Freedom,” instead of a Pride parade.'

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Professor Daniele Albertazzi @dralbertazziuk.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

From pariah to leading "the mainstream" on migration, alongside PMs Mette Frederiksen, Donald Tusk, and many others. The fast journey of Giorgia Meloni on the world stage... www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

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Italy and Denmark lead group of countries pushing back on European rights convention – Europe live

The group say a conversation was needed on how rights were being applied when it comes to migration

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Anne Rabe @annerabe.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

In der ZEIT gibt es eine umfassende Recherche zu den neuen Babyglatzen, die schwer an die 90er erinnern und jeder, der auf antifaschistischen Demos etc. unterwegs ist, schon bemerkt hat. Das solltet ihr lesen, daher Geschenklink: www.zeit.de/2025/17/deut...

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Rechtsextreme Jugendgruppen: Sie sind minderjährig, Neonazis, und bereiten sich auf einen Kampf vor

Sie trainieren im Wald, überfallen ihre Opfer abends im Supermarkt. Ein Vorbild: die SA. Überall bilden sich rechtsextreme Gruppen. Auf den Spuren einer militanten Jugend

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Sciencepo ULB @sciencepoulb.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

[OUT] 'Reversing the Privatisation of the Public Sphere: Democratic Alternatives to the EU’s Regulation of Disinformation', new paper by @alvarooleart.bsky.social, FNRS postdoc at SciencePo ULB (Cevipol) in collab with Julia Rone, in Media and Communication www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcomm...

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Reversing the Privatisation of the Public Sphere: Democratic Alternatives to the EU’s Regulation of Disinformation | Article | Media and Communication

Alvaro Oleart, Julia Rone

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

📘 Read the full article: www.socialeurope.eu/why-young-vo... 📕 Part of the broader publication “From Posts to Polls”: feps-europe.eu/wp-content/u...

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Why Young Voters Are Ignoring Mainstream Politics

Political parties are failing to connect with young voters—can they rethink their strategies before it is too late?

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Our piece argues that social democrats must go beyond critique and offer a hopeful, relatable, and tangible political vision, both online and offline.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

It comes down to algorithms, but also 👉 Style 👉 Tone 👉 A clear, bold vision for the future These matter more than ever when trying to earn young voters' attention—and trust.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

With @michaeljennewein.bsky.social and Elena Avramovska, I explore why progressive parties often produce the most youth-focused content—yet far-right actors win on digital engagement. Why is that?

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

🎯 How can political parties genuinely connect with young people? After the 2024 European elections, it's clear that youth engagement—primarily online—needs a serious rethink. 🧵 A short thread on our latest piece for Social Europe ⬇️ 📘 Read the full article: www.socialeurope.eu/why-young-vo...

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Why Young Voters Are Ignoring Mainstream Politics

Political parties are failing to connect with young voters—can they rethink their strategies before it is too late?

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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Reactionary centrism has been crucial in legitimizing the far right. They don’t only share a rejection of a truly inclusive democracy, but also a tendency to debate in bad faith. And yet, many liberals continue to engage with them, giving them legitimacy and amplifying their voice.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

„Auch ich legte Blumen ab…auf dem Weg zum Bahnhof kamen mir so viele Menschen entgegen … mit Blumen in der Hand und Tränen in den Augen. Ich bin noch einmal umgekehrt. Noch einmal einfach nebeneinanderstehen. Zusammen traurig sein.“ 🙏für den Text @valschnian.bsky.social www.zeit.de/2024/55/ansc...

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Anschlag in Magdeburg: Was wir brauchen, ist Trost

Alle schauen auf Magdeburg, meine Heimat: Sagen die Leute auch das Richtige in die Kameras? Werden sie nun erst recht die Rechten wählen? Was nun geschehen müsste

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

1️⃣1️⃣ 🙏 Thank you so much, @gefjonoff.bsky.social, for sharing your valuable insights!

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

🔟 🔭 Looking ahead: As 2025 approaches, FEPS hopes to contribute to exploring these research gaps and working to ensure that the gender divide among young people doesn't grow unnecessarily. Stay tuned for more insights and updates from FEPS Europe in the first half of next year.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

9️⃣❓How can we raise awareness of the many remaining forms of discrimination against women—including the still appalling data on gender-based violence—among young men without using framings that alienate them or neglect the very insecurities and vulnerabilities they themselves face today?

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

8️⃣❓How do you make them, and young people generally, regardless of gender, feel economically more secure in economically uncertain times? ❓How do you make them trust that they will be fine on the labour market and ...also on the dating market?

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

7️⃣ Critical questions - also for progressive policymakers - emerge from that: ❓How can we make young men, and particularly those who are economically less well-off, trust the institutions (that can function as a mediating force countering resentments)?

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

6️⃣ ↩️ This shift can trigger a backlash among some young men, who—according to opinion data—are far more likely to believe that young women are no longer significantly discriminated against. Young women, however, strongly contest this perception.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

5️⃣ (though so-called motherhood penalties and glass ceilings for leadership positions remain critical issues for women at later career stages).

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

4️⃣ According to @gefjonoff.bsky.social the differences we see in some countries may be tied to changes in the labour market. For many entry-level positions, the gender gap is closing rapidly, with young women being more highly educated than their male counterparts.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

3️⃣ Conclusions remain elusive for people in their late teens and early twenties, with ideological leanings and voting behaviours presenting a complex and inconclusive picture. In many cases, there simply isn’t enough data to draw firm conclusions.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

2️⃣ To explore this, I spoke with @gefjonoff.bsky.social for FEPS Europe talks, whose research delves deeply into this topic. Key insights: 📉 Research on this topic—particularly within Europe—is still in its infancy.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

1️⃣ Recent media coverage in prominent English-speaking outlets suggests a growing divide between young women and men in political attitudes and voting behaviour. The simplified narrative is that young men drift right while young women lean left. But is this the case? open.spotify.com/episode/4E2Z...

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Right turns and left leans: A new gender divide in young voters? with Gefjon Off

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Caitlin Reder Francesca Giannaccini Ania Skrzypek Ognjan Denkovsķi Miriam Candelú Morgana Cochaux Rodrigo Bazzano FirpoAhinara Bascuñana López Aoife Maguire Sophie Newlands

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

⑩ I’m deeply grateful to our co-authors, partner organizations, event speakers, and the FEPS project and communication team. Your collaboration made this venture a success—it’s been a blast!

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

⑨ A Huge Thank You: While learning new things and publishing studies to inform decision-making is rewarding, working alongside those who make these projects possible is just as fulfilling. Without all of you, it wouldn't have been half as fun.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

⑧ 🛡️ Curb Toxicity: Pressure platforms to recalibrate their algorithms to stop rewarding hateful content. Stakes are high, as seen in foreign influence incidents (Romanian elections) and shifting US politics aligning with Trump 2.0.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

⑦ Mid- & Long-Term Goals: ⚖️ Level the (algorithmic) Playing Field: Push for full implementation of existing legislation (like the Digital Services Act) to hold large platforms accountable.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

⑥ 🌱 Content Focus: Embed key Social Democratic priorities (cost of living, welfare, future-oriented policies) into hopeful narratives. Offer concrete visions and tangible solutions, not just a defence of the status quo.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

⑤ Short-Term Solutions: 🤝 Participative Communication: Move from a one-way sender-receiver model to a many-to-many ecosystem. Involve young people as co-creators, not just passive consumers.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

④ The Challenge: Should Social Democrats attempt to thrive in this environment, where the (algorithmic) playing field is uneven?

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

③ Why far-right success? Negative and toxic content seems to drive engagement, amplified by algorithms that reward outrage and hate. Far-right parties also discovered social media early as their #1 place to communicate and invest accordingly.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

② Key Findings: • Social Democratic parties: They reached out most actively to young people. • Far-right parties: Their posts sparked the strongest engagement—likes, shares, and comments.

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

① 🚀 Policy Study Launch: From Post to Polls. 📅 Last Thursday, we unveiled the latest policy study examining how political parties engaged young voters on social media during the 2024 European election campaign and whether those efforts paid off. 📖 feps-europe.eu/publication/...

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From posts to polls - Foundation for European Progressive Studies

Understanding youth engagement in the 2024 European elections

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Luise Quaritsch @luisequaritsch.eurosky.social · 13/12/2024

🏛️🧵The new Commission is describing threats to European democracy as mostly stemming from hostile foreign governments and playing out in the online information space. 1/

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DFRLab @dfrlab.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

🚨🗳️ #Romania annulled its presidential election after allegations of a coordinated social media campaign boosted a pro-Russian candidate. In this @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social piece, DFRLab's @markscott.bsky.social unpacks how TikTok and others amplified the effort, much of it legal. bit.ly/41tGzWS

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Romania annulled its presidential election results amid alleged Russian interference. What happens next?

Our experts answer six burning questions on the Romanian Constitutional Court’s decision to annul the first-round presidential election results.

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Democracy Reporting International @democracyreporting.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

TikTok violated the #DSA - again. We found: 🚨 48 NEW murky accounts impersonating Călin Georgescu 🚨 49 political ads, violating TikTok's own policy They were easy to find. So why wasn’t TikTok proactive⁉️ Details 👉 bit.ly/3OEOUza @stiftungmercator.bsky.social

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Matteo Dressler @mdressler.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

At the European Economic and Social Committee, with vital discussions on the central democracy-related project for the 2024-2029 European Commission. Together, we can forge a stronger and deeper European democracy. Forging the Democratic Shield! @epde.bsky.social #EuropeanDemocracy

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Linus Westheuser @lwestheuser.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Class consciousness still shapes voting, but in a different way than in the past. That's the key finding of a study with @thomaslux.bsky.social now out in English. We chart how class identity, interests and status link with voting for the left and right in Germany. A🧵 library.fes.de/pdf-files/a-...

Cover of the publication "Class consciousness and voting. Class as a political compass?" by Linus Westheuser and Thomas Lux, published by Friedrich Ebert Foundation. The cover illustration shows a stylized female worker flexing her muscles.

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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

8. What I have come to realize, however, is that the fight against the far right is secondary to the fight to strengthen liberal democracy. These are related but fundamentally not the same struggles.

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Alex 8. @alexauswien16.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Das ist so gscheit, was die @nataschastrobl.bsky.social hier schreibt, unbedingt lesen!! Fehlt nur noch ein Follow-up-Artikel zur Rolle der Medien, und die Analyse ist komplett.

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Marcel Fratzscher @mfratzscher.bsky.social · 11/11/2023

Die Politik hat in der Migration einen gefährlichen Kurswechsel vollzogen: Er verändert nichts an der Zuwanderung, verschlechtert aber die Integrationschancen für Geflüchtete. Meine neue Kolumne: www.zeit.de/wirtschaft/2...

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Flüchtlingsgipfel: Schlecht für die Schutzsuchenden, gut für die AfD

Die Politik hat in der Migration einen gefährlichen Kurswechsel vollzogen: Er verändert nichts an der Zuwanderung, verschlechtert aber die Integrationschancen.

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