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Björn Bremer
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Political economist @CEU | the politics of macroeconomic policies, economic crises & party politics | cycling enthusiast and wannabe sports commentator | www.bjoern-bremer.com

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 1d
@jonhenley.bsky.social has also written an excellent news article for The Guardian about our research brief series: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

Thank you very much for covering this!
European progressives must tackle housing crisis to beat far right, say researchers
Centre left can win broad support by addressing soaring house prices and rents, according to data analysis
www.theguardian.com

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 1d
All 8 research briefs from the Progressive Politics Network are available here: politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
Research briefs - Nuffield Politics Research Centre
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 1d
Our research shows such policies work and command public support. The question is: do progressive parties have the will?

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 1d
We argue that the progressive housing agenda must be bold enough to challenge the norm that housing is an asset for wealth accumulation, and ambitious enough to build broad coalitions for sustained public investment.

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 1d
Here's the stakes: The far-right has seized on housing precisely because progressives abandoned it. Their answer—blaming immigrants—is morally and economically wrong, but gains traction when the center-left offers only market solutions and technocratic supply-side fixes.

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 1d
4) This is expensive, but funding opportunities exist, for example, through wealth taxes tied credibly to housing investment. Private investment can also be leveraged with social conditions.

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 1d
3) Make densification work through participatory governance, protected green space, and affordability guarantees. The research brief by Michael Wicki shows public acceptance depends on design and inclusion.

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 1d
(2) Address distribution, not just supply. Under-occupation now rivals overcrowding, as the research brief by @sebastiankohl.bsky.social, @steinhardt.bsky.social, @simonvoss.bsky.social shows for the case of Germany.

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 1d
Progressive housing policy needs several pillars: (1) Reinvest in broad-access social housing—not just for the poorest, but for many households, like Vienna does. Tight eligibility creates stigma and kills political support.

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 1d
The key question: Is housing primarily an asset for wealth accumulation, or a social right? For decades, even left parties have moved toward the "asset" paradigm, reducing social housing, deregulating rental markets, creating structures that depend on rising prices. This has created many grievances.

Reposted by Silja Häusermann

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 1d
Based on our new PPRNet research briefs @tabouchadi.bsky.social, @siljahausermann.bsky.social, and I argue in The Guardian that building alone won't solve the housing crisis. Housing is fundamentally redistributive, and progressive policy must treat it as such.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Europe’s housing crisis is fuelling the rise of the far right. Our research shows how to address it | Tarik Abou-Chadi, Björn Bremer and Silja Häusermann
The mantra of ‘build, build, build’ misses something crucial: that few can afford these new homes, say Tarik Abou-Chadi, Silja Häusermann and Björn Bremer
www.theguardian.com

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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 1d
Important and constructive contribution on an often misdefined and underdeveloped issue by @tabouchadi.bsky.social & @bjoernbremer.bsky.social &
@siljahausermann.bsky.social
To halt the far right, Europe’s progressive parties must fix its housing crisis. Our research shows how | Tarik Abou-Chadi, Björn Bremer and Silja Häusermann
The mantra of ‘build, build, build’ misses something crucial: that few can afford these new homes, say Tarik Abou-Chadi, Silja Häusermann and Björn Bremer
www.theguardian.com

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 2d
The series began with our workshop in Vienna earlier this year, thanks to funding and support from @weareceu.bsky.social & @ceu-polsci.bsky.social

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 2d
Thank you to our fantastic authors: @mvinaes.bsky.social, @lindsayflynn.bsky.social, Giuseppe Montalbano, @dorobohle.bsky.social, Lina Ehrich, @sebastiankohl.bsky.social, @steinhardt.bsky.social, @simonvoss.bsky.social, @aidanregan.bsky.social, Michael Wicki, Gerald Koessl & @benansell.bsky.social

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Björn Bremer @bjoernbremer.bsky.social · 2d
With housing affordability becoming one of the most pressing challenges today, our new PPRNet research briefs couldn't be more timely. 8 expert analyses on what progressive housing policy should look like—and how to make it politically viable.

politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...
tabouchadi.bsky.social Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · 2d
With the Progressive Politics Research Network, we have published 8 new research briefs on the politics of housing. What does a progressive agenda on housing look like? Which elements are important? What the hurdles are and how can they be overcome?
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...

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Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · 2d
With the Progressive Politics Research Network, we have published 8 new research briefs on the politics of housing. What does a progressive agenda on housing look like? Which elements are important? What the hurdles are and how can they be overcome?
politicscentre.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/progressive-...

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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 6d
After more than 10 years of “the Danish Model”, nativism is hegemonic in the country, the far right polls near level highs again, and the Social Democrats lost Copenhagen and poll at historic low.

European Social Democrats should look at the facts, not the myths!

Me in @theguardian.com
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com

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Christopher Wratil 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine @chriswratil.bsky.social · 19d
🚨 Job Alert! Postdoc in POLITICAL TEXT ANALYSIS in the MULTIREP project

You do quant text analysis? You are interested in political representation? Enjoy working in teams? Would like to live in a great city? Consider joining us in Vienna!

⏱️ Apply by 15/12/2025

wratil.eu/files/MULTIR...

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Reposted by Diane Coyle, Joanna Bryson, Ben H. Ansell , and 19 more

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Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · 22d
We have just published the call for the Nuffield Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Politics. These are 3-year fully-funded postdocs that will allow you to focus on your research in a great academic environment. (And with excellent food)

www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/the-college/...
Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Politics - Nuffield College Oxford University
www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 28d
🚨 EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! 🚨

Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org

Reposted by Ruth Dassonneville, Markus Wagner, Tom van der Meer , and 5 more

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Laurenz Ennser-Jedenastik @laurenzennser.bsky.social · Oct 30
❗️Please share widely:

TT position in migration/citizenship/identity at IPW @univie.ac.at: jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Tenure-T...

Deadline: 10 Dec 2025
Tenure-Track Professorship in Migration, Citizenship, Identity
Tenure-Track Professorship in Migration, Citizenship, Identity
jobs.univie.ac.at

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Philipp Heimberger @heimbergecon.bsky.social · Oct 8
In a new paper, we provide fresh evidence on the macroeconomic effects of public investment in 27 EU member states. We find that public investment has favorable effects on output and unemployment; doesn't crowd out private investment; and doesn't jeopardise debt sustainability.

Reposted by Jan W. Mueller, Ingolf Kühn, Will Jennings , and 13 more

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Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · Sep 26
For the Guardian, @turnbulldugarte.com and I discuss our research that clearly shows one thing: Labour's anti-immigration strategy will only strengthen Reform and weaken its own electoral prospects. It won't win voters back but ultimately normalizes the far right

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Our research makes it clear: by capitulating to the right, Labour is driving voters to Reform UK | Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte
Mimicking Farage on immigration is senseless. Labour voters feel betrayed; anti-immigration voters see through the ruse, say academics Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte
www.theguardian.com

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Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · Sep 25
Very excited for our 4th Progressive Politics Research Network workshop today and tomorrow at Humboldt University in Berlin. With a fabulous group of participants we will not only discuss our research but also how we can use it to inform public debate.

Reposted by Jonathan Hopkin, Manuela Moschella, John Hogan , and 3 more

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Palma Polyak @palmapolyak.bsky.social · Sep 17
⏳Beyond thrilled to co-launch the 2nd Max Planck Summer School for Women in Political Economy next week — with this *incredible* lineup of female talent

🙌 @dustinvoss.bsky.social @mpifg.bsky.social

Reposted by Ben H. Ansell, Richard S.J. Tol, Will Jennings , and 11 more

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Ala Alrababah @aalrababah.bsky.social · Sep 16
🚨 New working paper alert 🚨
Missing summer — and the Tour de France? Don’t worry, we got you covered. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️
In this paper, we show that being on the route of Tour de France reduces far-right voting. osf.io/preprints/so...

Reposted by Jonathan Portes, Simon Hix, Ben H. Ansell , and 59 more

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Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte @turnbulldugarte.com · Sep 5
Radical right accommodation really does not work.

New paper out with this exceptionally talented team
@katharinalawall.bsky.social @robjohns75.bsky.social @drjennings.bsky.social @sarahobolt.bsky.social @zachdickson.bsky.social @danjdevine.bsky.social & @jack-bailey.co.uk

doi.org/10.31235/osf...

Reposted by Ailsa Henderson, Alessandro Nai, Tarik Abou‐Chadi , and 1 more

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Danbischof @danbischof.bsky.social · Jul 31
There it is: call for papers, inaugural conference of @epssnet.bsky.social in Belfast, 2026.

Please send your best work and support this new important initiative!

epssnet.org/belfast-2026/
EPSS 2026 Conference | June 18–20 | ICC Belfast, UK
Join top political scientists for the EPSS 2026 Annual Conference in Belfast. Submit papers, attend panels, and network with fellow researchers.
epssnet.org

Reposted by Silja Häusermann, Tarik Abou‐Chadi, Björn Bremer

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Delia Zollinger @dpzollinger.bsky.social · Jul 29
Even in times of sociocultural conflict, a progressive left electorate is more averse to sociocultural *and* socioeconomic inequalities than (far) right voters.

New paper with @siljahausermann.bsky.social Palmtag @tabouchadi.bsky.social @stefwalter.bsky.social Berkinshaw
tinyurl.com/d42wyb79

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Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · Jul 7
New article out in World Politcs. We analyze how different groups react to varying programs of social democratic parties. We find less trade-offs than often assumed. Generally, more left-progressive programs increase support among social democratic potentials
muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/articl...