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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Happy World Day of Democracy, everyone! 🗳️ A day to celebrate democracy, but also to think about what it takes to make it work. And on that, Georg Wenzelburger leaves us with an important reminder 👇 #WorldDemocracyDay #PROTEMO

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Mariana Gomes @gmsmariana.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Last week I met with these incredible women, who are experts in domestic violence and support for Brazilian women in Europe. We discussed with the @protemo.bsky.social, investigating the challenges of accessing justice and protection when victims of gender-based violence are also migrant women.

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

📢 A new #PROTEMO thematic brief is out! Dive into "Emotional Grievance and Democratic Engagement" by Tereza Capelos and Donatella Bonansinga @dbonansinga.bsky.social to explore how emotions shape democratic engagement, public trust and resilience ➡️ protemo.eu/user/pages/0... #Democracy #EUResearch

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The #PROTEMOGlossary is now available as a publication 📖📚 It provides a shared conceptual foundation for researchers, practitioners, and policy analysts working on #politics and #emotions. Check it out here: zenodo.org/records/2134...

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We’re changing our look for Pride Month 🌈✨ As a project committed to strengthening representative democracies, we believe strong societies begin with protecting minorities in all their diversity 🤝 Happy Pride Month from the #PROTEMO team! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🩵🩷🤍 #PrideMonth #Democracy #EUResearch

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

📍 From 17–19 June, we’ll join the #Dreiländertagung in Friedrichshafen, with several #PROTEMO researchers presenting their latest findings on #democracy, #emotions, and Europe’s future. 🔗 Program: www.dvpw.de/veranstaltun... #3LT2026

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Can a temporary protection system really work if people don’t feel safe in their everyday lives? A new #PROTEMO thematic brief on the experience of displaced Ukrainians in Portugal is out 👉 protemo.eu/user/pages/0... #MigrationPolicy #EUResearch

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We evaluate policies by impact, efficiency, fairness. But what about how they make people feel? New #PROTEMO brief on “emotional responsiveness” in policymaking 👉 protemo.eu/user/pages/0... #Democracy #Policymaking

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Clear concepts matter. The #PROTEMOGlossary defines key terms of our research—so we are all on the same page 📄 when exploring the emotional dimensions of protective policies. 📖 Explore the full glossary here: www.protemo.eu/outputs/glos... #PROTEMO #EUResearch #Democracy

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Calling policy & public sector actors in Germany! 🎯 Ziel: Schutzmaßnahmen bei #HäuslicheGewalt für Frauen mit Migrationsgeschichte diskriminierungssensibler & wirksamer gestalten 🗣️ Teilnahme via Fokusgruppe oder Interview (online/Präsenz) 👉 Infos & Anmeldung: www.protemo.eu/news-post/po...

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

🏛️ #PROTEMO at the Landtag des Saarlandes: Today’s policy #workshop with members of parliament and Prof. Georg Wenzelburger explored the role of #emotions in political decision-making, evidence-based policy & social media. Thanks to all participants for the great exchange!

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Calling civil society actors in Germany! 🎯 Ziel: Schutzmaßnahmen bei #HäuslicheGewalt für Frauen mit Migrationsgeschichte diskriminierungssensibler & wirksamer gestalten 🗣️ Teilnahme via Fokusgruppe oder Interview (online/Präsenz) 👉 Infos & Anmeldung: www.protemo.eu/news-post/en... #PROTEMO

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

How do political coalitions take shape? And how do they hold together? Is it just a matter of shared beliefs? New #PROTEMO research by @msmaor.bsky.social published in @psjeditor.bsky.social offers answers: www.protemo.eu/news/protemo... #Emotions #Policymaking #PROTEMOInsights

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Happy World Day of Social Justice! 🌍 At #PROTEMO, we explore how emotions shape protective policies, and by doing so, we aim to help build fairer and more resilient democracies. Learn more about our project: www.protemo.eu #SocialJustice #Emotions #Democracy

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

A new thematic brief from our team is out now! 📝𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 by Moshe Maor @msmaor.bsky.social & Michaela Assouline Read it here 👉 protemo.eu/user/pages/0... #PolicyBrief #Democracy #EUResearch

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

A new policy brief co-developed with our fellow researchers at @mores-project.bsky.social and @pledge-project.bsky.social is out! Check it out 👉 protemo.eu/user/pages/0... #PolicyBrief #Democracy #EUResearch

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Politics isn’t just about facts and logic. #Emotions play a bigger role than we often realise 😟🙂😡 Understanding this is key to protecting #democracy. 🔗 protemo.eu

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CIDAPE EU Horizon Project @cidape.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

➡️ 2025 was a busy year for CIDAPE - with first research published on #ClimateEmotions, #democracy and #inequality, introducing blogs and reports with new research designs & interdisciplinary collaboration incl. w/ @protemo.bsky.social, @mores-project.bsky.social & @pledge-project.bsky.social 🌿

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Taking a short break to recharge before we head into the final sprint of #PROTEMO next year. We look forward to continuing our efforts to shed light on the future of representative #democracy together with our amazing team. ✨ Wishing everyone a wonderful and restful holiday season! #Emotions

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

How do you feel when new policies on climate, healthcare, security, or the economy are announced? New #PROTEMO research by Marta Penczek and Katarzyna Hamer highlights clear patterns that shape policy acceptance. 🔍 Learn more: www.protemo.eu/news/protemo... @degruyterbrill.bsky.social

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PLEDGE Horizon project @pledge-project.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

📢 Are you a CSO or NGO representative interested in strengthening democratic innovation? Secure your position by registering, via www.pledgeproject.eu/pledge-invit... #PLEDGEproject #Workshop #Democracy #EU

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Our new #PROTEMOInsights draws on Katja Stempel’s article in 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴, 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 @degruyterbrill.bsky.social to explore how emotions influence the way policies are shaped and decided. Learn more 👉 www.protemo.eu/news/protemo... @k-stempel.bsky.social

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🤔 Ever wondered why some policies take off while others fade? Our new #PROTEMOInsights draws on @msmaor.bsky.social Moshe Maor’s article in the Policy Studies Journal @psjeditor.bsky.social to show how #emotions drive policy change. Take a look👉 www.protemo.eu/news/protemo... #PROTEMO #Democracy

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🎉 Happy World #Democracy Day! Democracy is not only about elections and policies — it's also about people feeling heard, understood & represented. 👉 At #PROTEMO, we are committed to advancing research & raising awareness on the vital role of emotions in politics, especially in times of insecurity.

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Can fiction teach us something real about politics? 🎬 MORES researcher @tscher.bsky.social at @viadrina.eu analyses 3 European TV shows—and explains how their protagonists turn anger into inclusive governance.🧪 ▶️ Full explainer: bit.ly/47ErSmT #MORESresearch #Populism #TVseries #Democracy

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🤔 What is 𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, and why does it matter for the future of representative democracies? If you haven’t yet explored the latest 📖 publication by Georg Wenzelburger, now is the perfect time. Start your week with some fresh #PROTEMO insights www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... ✨

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

So glad to join the ECPR General Conference 2025 in Thessaloniki! @ecpr.bsky.social ✨ With our sister project PLEDGE, the #PROTEMO team shared new research on emotions, insecurity & migration. 🌍🤝 Read more here🔗 www.protemo.eu/news-post/pr...

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Nora Habelitz @nhabelitz.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Had a wonderful time at the @ecpr.bsky.social conference in Thessaloniki! Great exchanges on #Emotions and Public #Policy, especially in the panel chaired by @kaylamgabehart.bsky.social and in the panels by our @protemo.bsky.social and @pledge-project.bsky.social colleagues.

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

✨ #PROTEMO in 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 journal! Georg Wenzelburger from @uni-saarland.de has published 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚. Read it here ➡️ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @tandfresearch.bsky.social

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

💡📚 Passionate about emotions, gender & migration? We’re hiring a Research Associate for the #PROTEMO project at @uni-saarland.de! 🌍 Focus: migrant women’s experiences of domestic violence & how emotions, security & politics intersect. 📝 Apply by 10 Sept 2025 👉 www.protemo.eu/news-post/we...

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Time flies when you're exploring the emotions of protective policies, especially with the best team! ✨ 🔍 Check out what we’ve achieved in the first half of #PROTEMO 📊👇 💡 We can't wait to keep up the hard work and help illuminate the future of representative democracies! #Democracy #Emotions

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

🚀 Kicking off our Intermediate Workshop today in Warsaw! 🔎 We look at first results - astonishing and surprising outcomes. Stay tuned and follow us to learn more about emotional dynamics of protective policies in an age of insecurity ✌️Publications are expected soon 📫 👉 protemo.eu/outputs 📚

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

😨 Fear and 😟 anxiety often drive policy, especially in times of crisis. How emotions shape protective policymaking is the focus of our latest #PROTEMOInsights. 📲 Take a look 👉 www.protemo.eu/news/protemo... #PROTEMO #Emotions #Democracy

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

📚 How do political scientists study emotions? And what theories help us make sense of them? ➡️ New #PROTEMOInsights out now 👉https://www.protemo.eu/news/protemo-insights #PROTEMO

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Protective policies are key to our research, but defining them isn’t so simple. 🤔 What counts as ‘protection’? Whose responsibility is it? Where do the boundaries lie? ➡️ Our new #PROTEMOInsights series brings our research closer to you. Check it out 👉 www.protemo.eu/news/protemo... #PROTEMO

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PLEDGE Horizon project @pledge-project.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

💙Today on Emotion Awareness Day, we highlight the power of emotions in shaping democracy. @mores-project.bsky.social @protemo.bsky.social @cidape.bsky.social ape.bsky.social‬ @encodemotion.bsky.social #EmotionAwarenessDay #EmotionsInDemocracy

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

How do EU policies make you feel? Colleagues from @mores-project.bsky.social project want your opinion on how key EU policies affect you. Take part in their crowdsourcing effort and ensure your voice is heard! ➡️ crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/Mores #MORESresearch #PROTEMO #Emotions #Politics

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Politicians often speak to our hearts. Gabriella Szabó, deputy PI of MORES, is studying how political actors use emotional language to steer public discourse—and how that shapes our moral judgments. 👉 mores-horizon.eu/experts/gabr... #MORESresearch #Emotions #Politics #Collaboration #HorizonEU

The image shows researcher Gabriella Szabó, wearing glasses, a grey-blue scarf, and a light grey sweater, smiling at the camera. Below her image, a caption reads: "Moral-emotional expressions in politics are a double-edged sword, capable of uniting and dividing us. Our research helps uncover their influence on politics, society, and democracy". Below the quote, her credentials are given: "Gabriella Szabó, Senior Researcher at HUN-REN CSS and Deputy Principal Investigator of the MORES project". Credit: MORES.

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

We express gratitude when saying “thanks”. But it is also a moral emotion that reinforces prosocial behaviour. Gratitude creates a sense of moral responsibility. The twist: it can draw the line between “us” & “them.” 💬 How do you experience gratitude in your community? Learn more🧪👉 bit.ly/3Y0LnjP

A smiling person with hands crossed over their chest in a gesture of gratitude, accompanied by the title: "Gratitude: A Moral Emotion that Connects." Credit Image: Fizkes. Credit composition: MORES.

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DVPW #TakeOver @dvpwkongress.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

@dvpw.bsky.social Sektionstagung Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft offiziell eröffnet! Ein toller Konferenztag mit tollem inhaltlichen Austausch liegt hinter uns! @uni-saarland.de @unidue.bsky.de @protemo.bsky.social #ActEU

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Jan Menzner @mistermenzner.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Mannheim -> Saarbrücken to discuss "Citizen's trust and societal polarization in times of transformations" organised by @dvpw.bsky.social Comparative Politics Section Good start with dinner, a run, and @davidschweizer.bsky.social, @dienerjulius.bsky.social & @jlattmann.bsky.social #DVPWbyTrain

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DVPW #TakeOver @dvpwkongress.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Und gleich morgen organisiert @kweissenbach.bsky.social für die #Sektion #Vergleich den ersten #TakeOver unter blauem Himmel! Stay tuned für Berichte zu citizen's #trust & societal #polarization von der @uni-saarland.de mit @unidue.bsky.social & @protemo.bsky.social #ActEU

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

📚 Check out this conference at @uni-saarland.de! 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 Organised by Prof Daniela Braun, #PROTEMO Coordinator Prof Georg Wenzelburger, and Dr. Kristina Weissenbach📷 © UdS/Jörg Pütz

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Check out our sister project @protemo.bsky.social’s video on how it studies emotions and politics. MORES and PROTEMO are studying this topic from multiple perspectives. #MORESresearch #politics #science

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MORES @mores-project.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Moral outrage. Identity wars. Political disengagement creates a vacuum that extremists & populists fill, using moral emotions to divide rather than solve policy issues. Read more on "overemotionalisation" in politics—and what it means for democracy: bit.ly/3Ftioia #MORESresearch #CivicEngagement

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

👀 Watched our project video yet? 🎥✨Full version here: youtube.com/watch?v=XTFE... #emotions #politics #democracy

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

🎬 Our project video is out! Learn more about #PROTEMO’s mission to explore the emotional dynamics of protective policies🎙️featuring interviews with Dr Beatriz Carbone, Katja Stempel (@uni-saarland.de) & Prof Peter Starke (USD) ✨ Watch it now: youtube.com/watch?v=XTFE...

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PROTEMO Project @protemo.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

How are you feeling today? 🙃 🚀 We're excited to introduce the #PROTEMO project! Funded by the EU, we're exploring the #emotions of protective policies to gain insights into the future of #democracy. Learn more: 🔗 protemo.eu #EUResearch

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