Florian Hollenbach
@fhollenbach.org
Associate Prof at EGB Copenhagen Business School & Anti-Corruption Data Collective. Duke PhD. Interested in $$ in politics, state capacity, taxation, stats. Exil-Herthaner
When Everyday Life Becomes Domestic Terrorism - by @justinellis.bsky.social defector.com/when-everyda...
When Everyday Life Becomes Domestic Terrorism | Defector
People are back out on the streets of Minneapolis again, they are barricading the roads and tending curbside memorials, and they are asking for someone to make sense of a reckless and unnecessary deat...
defector.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:21 PM
When Everyday Life Becomes Domestic Terrorism - by @justinellis.bsky.social defector.com/when-everyda...
You would think this is a headline from the Onion:
"Deluded Wine Moms -- Are Committing Deadly Crimes -- Not Simply 'Protesting'
"Deluded Wine Moms -- Are Committing Deadly Crimes -- Not Simply 'Protesting'
January 12, 2026 at 3:31 PM
You would think this is a headline from the Onion:
"Deluded Wine Moms -- Are Committing Deadly Crimes -- Not Simply 'Protesting'
"Deluded Wine Moms -- Are Committing Deadly Crimes -- Not Simply 'Protesting'
Time for another impeachment
“A diplomatic source said: 'The generals think Trump's Greenland plan is crazy and illegal. So they are trying to deflect him with other major military operations. They say it's like dealing with a five-year-old'.”
what the fuck
have we tried turning the country off and back on again
what the fuck
have we tried turning the country off and back on again
January 11, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Time for another impeachment
Der Postillon:
“Denmark renames Greenland into Epstein Island so that Trump never speaks of it again”
www.der-postillon.com/2026/01/groe...
“Denmark renames Greenland into Epstein Island so that Trump never speaks of it again”
www.der-postillon.com/2026/01/groe...
Dänemark benennt Grönland in Epstein Island um, damit Trump nie wieder darüber spricht
Kopenhagen (dpo) - Ist jetzt Schluss mit den ständigen Drohungen Donald Trumps gegen Grönland? Dänemarks Ministerpräsidentin Mette Frederiksen hat heu
www.der-postillon.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Der Postillon:
“Denmark renames Greenland into Epstein Island so that Trump never speaks of it again”
www.der-postillon.com/2026/01/groe...
“Denmark renames Greenland into Epstein Island so that Trump never speaks of it again”
www.der-postillon.com/2026/01/groe...
Reposted by Florian Hollenbach
It’s easy to think that schools in Minneapolis are closed because the Feds murdered someone in the street but no, the actual reason is that while that was happening, the Feds were busy doing other heinous shit across the city like tear-gassing a school
“The move came after officials at Roosevelt High School said armed U.S. Border Patrol officers came on school property during dismissal Wednesday and began tackling people, handcuffed two staff members and released chemical weapons on bystanders.” — www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Minneapolis schools cancel classes after Border Patrol clash disrupts dismissal at Roosevelt
Minneapolis schools closed for the week citing safety concerns after an encounter involving armed Border Patrol agents near Roosevelt High School.
www.mprnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM
It’s easy to think that schools in Minneapolis are closed because the Feds murdered someone in the street but no, the actual reason is that while that was happening, the Feds were busy doing other heinous shit across the city like tear-gassing a school
Reposted by Florian Hollenbach
If I stayed at A&M, I would not be able to teach more than half of my courses. A deep loss that experts like Dr Petersen are being silenced.
January 7, 2026 at 7:02 AM
If I stayed at A&M, I would not be able to teach more than half of my courses. A deep loss that experts like Dr Petersen are being silenced.
Reposted by Florian Hollenbach
Can state-building disrupt rather than stabilize society? Thrilled to have a new article in @apsrjournal.bsky.social w/ @mikealbertus.bsky.social showing that the expansion of state communication networks spurred rebellion for decades in France before the Revolution.
👉 doi.org/10.1017/S000...
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👉 doi.org/10.1017/S000...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Can state-building disrupt rather than stabilize society? Thrilled to have a new article in @apsrjournal.bsky.social w/ @mikealbertus.bsky.social showing that the expansion of state communication networks spurred rebellion for decades in France before the Revolution.
👉 doi.org/10.1017/S000...
🧵1/7
👉 doi.org/10.1017/S000...
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When is the time for the EU & UK to move military to Greenland?
TAPPER: Can you rule out the US is going to take Greenland by force?
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
January 6, 2026 at 8:37 AM
When is the time for the EU & UK to move military to Greenland?
As should social democratic and other left parties in Europe…
And I think liberals should stop taking the bait and ceding ground on immigration.
Immigration is good. Multiculturalism is good. Free trade is good. Stop being embarrassed to say so.
Immigration is good. Multiculturalism is good. Free trade is good. Stop being embarrassed to say so.
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
As should social democratic and other left parties in Europe…
Reposted by Florian Hollenbach
And I think liberals should stop taking the bait and ceding ground on immigration.
Immigration is good. Multiculturalism is good. Free trade is good. Stop being embarrassed to say so.
Immigration is good. Multiculturalism is good. Free trade is good. Stop being embarrassed to say so.
December 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM
And I think liberals should stop taking the bait and ceding ground on immigration.
Immigration is good. Multiculturalism is good. Free trade is good. Stop being embarrassed to say so.
Immigration is good. Multiculturalism is good. Free trade is good. Stop being embarrassed to say so.
Happy new year 🎇🎆
December 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Happy new year 🎇🎆
Reposted by Florian Hollenbach
Time for Denmark to adopt the € and participate in this. No need to pay to US companies every time we spend money, nor depend on them.
#DigitalEuro
#dkpol
#DigitalEuro
#dkpol
The European Central Bank is proposing a digital Euro, which would mean European merchants no longer being required to pay the high transaction fees of Visa, Mastercard, Google, and Apple
It'll be free to use in Europe
It'll be free to use in Europe
December 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Time for Denmark to adopt the € and participate in this. No need to pay to US companies every time we spend money, nor depend on them.
#DigitalEuro
#dkpol
#DigitalEuro
#dkpol
Reposted by Florian Hollenbach
Great pre-doc opportunities at @econ.uzh.ch in Zurich for aspiring PhD candidates from low- & middle income countries or with a refugee/asylum seeker background.
Predoctoral Program Global Talent Common Application: www.facultyhiring.oec.uzh.ch/auth/Apply/0... Please share widely in your networks!
Predoctoral Program Global Talent Common Application: www.facultyhiring.oec.uzh.ch/auth/Apply/0... Please share widely in your networks!
December 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Great pre-doc opportunities at @econ.uzh.ch in Zurich for aspiring PhD candidates from low- & middle income countries or with a refugee/asylum seeker background.
Predoctoral Program Global Talent Common Application: www.facultyhiring.oec.uzh.ch/auth/Apply/0... Please share widely in your networks!
Predoctoral Program Global Talent Common Application: www.facultyhiring.oec.uzh.ch/auth/Apply/0... Please share widely in your networks!
Ein tolles Interview, sehr lesenswert.
Gesine Schwan kandidierte zweimal als Bundespräsidentin, auch heute engagiert sie sich öffentlich. Ein Gespräch über die Krise der Demokratie, eine späte Liebe und den Tod.
Gesine Schwan über politische Kultur: „Ich hätte einen Unterschied gemacht“
Gesine Schwan kandidierte zweimal als Bundespräsidentin, auch heute engagiert sie sich öffentlich. Ein Gespräch über die Krise der Demokratie, eine späte Liebe und den Tod.
taz.de
December 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Ein tolles Interview, sehr lesenswert.
Which Danish university or organization is this happening at?
December 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Which Danish university or organization is this happening at?
This is a wild authoritarian move by the current Danish government. First chat control, now trying to outlaw VPN use #dkpol
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
Regeringen vil forbyde VPN'er til at streame udenlandsk tv og åbne ulovlige hjemmesider
Forbuddet skal gælde indhold, som ellers ikke ville være tilgængeligt i Danmark, eller som er ulovligt, fremgår det af et udkast til en ny lov.
www.dr.dk
December 13, 2025 at 8:34 AM
This is a wild authoritarian move by the current Danish government. First chat control, now trying to outlaw VPN use #dkpol
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
Reposted by Florian Hollenbach
I am ratcheting down my social media, but let me just say that all European leaders except on the far Right should note that the U.S. now seeks regime change in their country; basically seeks to depose them. US strategy is to support the political forces that threaten liberal democracy in Europe.
Trump Administration Says Europe Faces ‘Civilizational Erasure’
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:29 AM
I am ratcheting down my social media, but let me just say that all European leaders except on the far Right should note that the U.S. now seeks regime change in their country; basically seeks to depose them. US strategy is to support the political forces that threaten liberal democracy in Europe.
Strong floor, but the ceiling is the roof
November 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Strong floor, but the ceiling is the roof
Operation Wag the Dog
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Operation Wag the Dog
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We are hiring PhDs and postdocs to work on the ERC project GETGOV, where I am the PI.
We will investigate governing elites since 1789. I am sure that it will be a lot of fun and result in great research!
Postdocs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
PhDs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
We will investigate governing elites since 1789. I am sure that it will be a lot of fun and result in great research!
Postdocs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
PhDs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Science (3-4 years) (288628) | University of Oslo
Job title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Science (3-4 years) (288628), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025
www.jobbnorge.no
October 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We are hiring PhDs and postdocs to work on the ERC project GETGOV, where I am the PI.
We will investigate governing elites since 1789. I am sure that it will be a lot of fun and result in great research!
Postdocs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
PhDs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
We will investigate governing elites since 1789. I am sure that it will be a lot of fun and result in great research!
Postdocs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
PhDs: www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
Reposted by Florian Hollenbach
“China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels. This trend will continue simply because renewables are cheap.”
Gift link: China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
Gift link: China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
www.economist.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:55 AM
“China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels. This trend will continue simply because renewables are cheap.”
Gift link: China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
Gift link: China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
Sandwich hero
Sean Dunn, aka DC Sandwich Guy, speaks outside court after his not guilty verdict:
“I am so happy that justice prevails in spite of everything….
“That night I believe I was protecting the rights of immigrants…
Every life matters, no matter where you came from, no matter how you got here…”
“I am so happy that justice prevails in spite of everything….
“That night I believe I was protecting the rights of immigrants…
Every life matters, no matter where you came from, no matter how you got here…”
November 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Sandwich hero
Reposted by Florian Hollenbach
I’ll keep pushing this line of analysis because I’m increasingly convinced the clearest path out of this mess is for Dems to adopt a relentless anti-corruption, anti-inequality, anti-oligarchy, pro-democracy platform. The Dem leadership hasn’t realized it yet, but they’re now a reform party.
November 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I’ll keep pushing this line of analysis because I’m increasingly convinced the clearest path out of this mess is for Dems to adopt a relentless anti-corruption, anti-inequality, anti-oligarchy, pro-democracy platform. The Dem leadership hasn’t realized it yet, but they’re now a reform party.