Cas Mudde

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Cas Mudde is a Dutch political scientist who focuses on political extremism and populism in Europe and the United States. His research includes the areas of political parties, extremism, democracy, civil society, and European politics. Mudde identifies himself as a political leftist. .. more

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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · Aug 19

Back on popular (?) demand: my International Office Hours.

Open to everyone, academic and non-academic, even though it was started in particular to give junior scholars (incl grad students) an opportunity to discuss their work with me.

Please sign up… and show up! ✍️

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SIGN-UP SHEET FOR “INTERNATIONAL OFFICE HOURS” WITH CAS MUDDE IN FALL 2025, I WILL AGAIN HOLD “INTERNATIONAL OFFICE HOURS” FOR COLLEAGUES/STUDENTS/OTHERS WHO WANT TO TALK TO ME ABOUT THEIR RESEARC...

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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 2h

Most philanthropy towards U.S. universities is about ego of the giver, not need of the receiver.

MacKenzie Scott is a rare exception. Most of her gifts are truly transformative, as they go to less privileged organizations and are unconditional. ❤️

MacKenzie Scott is trying to close the DEI gap in higher ed, with $155 million in donations this week alone | Fortune

These gifts are a “major source of encouragement” during uncertain times for higher education.

fortune.com

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 2h

I honestly don’t understand why any real soccer fan would want to go to this World Cup.

But if you do, check out this thread so you are prepared for the costs.

The Pitch Inspection @thepitchinspection.bsky.social · 14h

As Trump and Infantino work the red carpet, bragging about setting records for ticket prices.
(video below)

Lets break down what “record prices" really mean for football fans and host countries.

An important thread.

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Reposted by Martin Winter

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 13h

Important @voxeurop.bsky.social article on a phenomenon that still gets too little attention in Europe.

Beyond the incel: Europe in the face of masculinist terrorism

Violent attacks against women by radicalised men are multiplying on European soil. With the phenomenon only partially understood, an adequate response remains to be found.

voxeurop.eu

Reposted by Cas Mudde, Jonathan Wolff

The Pitch Inspection @thepitchinspection.bsky.social · 14h

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 18h

One more Messi-obsessed season and I'll probably be done with the MLS. Already watched far less this season and will cancel my MLS subscription.

Reposted by Cas Mudde, Anna O. Law, Kim L. Scheppele , and 3 more Cas Mudde, Anna O. Law, Kim L. Scheppele, Nancy Kanwisher, Jonathan Hopkin, Aaron Sojourner

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 21h

@handsoffnyc.bsky.social is training thousands of New Yorkers on how to protect their neighbors from ICE. Today, they are currently running two trainings in Brooklyn and the Bronx, both of which hit capacity because interest was so high.

This is the way, y’all—we protect each other, and we know it.

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 21h

We get the media we PAY for! 👇

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!

My guide:

Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide

The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.

www.thehandbasket.co

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 21h

12 months = 10 years

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 22h

Stop posting AI crap!!!

This is becoming a very tiresome world.

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 22h

Underwhelming second half, but winning fairly effortlessly in Heerenveen is no easy feat. #PSVHEE

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 23h

Even worse is that that same streaming company made a massive offer on La Liga a week later.

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 23h

How did I miss the creation of the Commission for Public Higher Education, the newest right-wing oversight commission in higher education. Very disturbing.

10 Universities Seek Recognition by a New Accreditor

The Commission for Public Higher Education has received letters of intent from colleges in four Southern states as it works toward federal approval and rebuts allegations of partisanship.

www.insidehighered.com

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 23h

Maar er is weinig kennis. Primair opinie. Leest hij wetenschappoelijke studies? De meesten van zijn collegas aan Clingendael wel.

Reposted by Nicolai von Ondarza

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d

What is most disappointing that it is the U.S. to have to set this deadline. Europe should have been planning for this since 2017.

Exclusive: US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say

The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week,...

www.reuters.com

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d

Ongekend dat die man serieus wordt genomen. What was Clingendeal thinking?!?

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d

Read this thread. This is exactly why the OU story is so scary. What Adrian so aptly calls “wingnut welfare” is very attractive for mediocre right-wing students looking for a break.

Adrian Daub @adriandaub.bsky.social · 1d

As we follow the trajectory of the student at OU who wrote an essay citing zero sources and making no argument, got the instructor fired by claiming her 1A rights were violated, went on a tour of rw media and now seems poised to become a part of the TPUSA speaker circuit: (1/4)

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d

“wingnut welfare” 👏👏👏

Reposted by Cas Mudde, Philip N. Cohen

Adrian Daub @adriandaub.bsky.social · 1d

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d

Wow! What a way to escape pressure.

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d

Ok, all is forgiven. 😍

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d

PSV playing very sloppy, Veerman in particular… feeling we are going to drop points today.

Reposted by Cas Mudde, Kim L. Scheppele, Elizabeth Saunders , and 1 more Cas Mudde, Kim L. Scheppele, Elizabeth Saunders, Jason Lyall

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide

The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.

www.thehandbasket.co

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d

I feel your pain. 😉

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d

Insane Bayern goal 😳 #VFBBAY

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d

U.S. prominence in women soccer continues to decrease, in terms of both players and league.

NWSL will probably struggle even more to attract and retain top foreign and even U.S. players.

The 100 best female footballers in the world 2025

Aitana Bonmatí has been voted the best female player on the planet by our panel of 127 experts ahead of Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo

www.theguardian.com

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d

You can call me Crispin too! 😂

Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d

We are reaching Turkmenistan levels

National parks cut free entry for MLK Day, add Trump's birthday

NPS changed its free admission days in 2026, removing MLK Day and Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday.

www.usatoday.com

Reposted by Dani Rodrik, Cas Mudde

Niko Jaakkola @nikoecon.bsky.social · 1d

Ah! Reading the new @drodrik.bsky.social book 'Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World'. It's only Ch 2 and already he's put into words what I've wanted to say about the relationship between economics as science, and paradigms of economic policymaking (such as neoliberalism). 1/3