Everyone sees the major wins by the AfD in East Germany, but important to also notice the shifts elsewhere. Two maps: On the left, which parties won most votes, with most of East Germany AfD. On the right, the parties at second place, reveals the major AfD gains in South and West Germany:

▶️ @leaelsaesser.bsky.social and Leonce Röth analyse the populist radical right's fiscal policy 👇

Interessiert an politischer #Ungleichheit? In diesem neu erschienenen Beitrag zum "Handbuch Sozialstrukturanalyse" geben @leaelsaesser.bsky.social und ich einen Überblick über die Fachliteratur und diskutieren die Befunde. (1/2) link.springer.com/referencewor...

📢 The deadline for the @dvpw.bsky.social Political Economy Section’s annual conference is approaching! 📅 Join us in Mainz on 18-19 September 2025—submit your abstract until Saturday!

Ich freue mich, dass ich mit @kathrinkuehn.bsky.social bei DLF Systemfragen über Ungleichheit, Demokratie und die Akademisierung von Politik sprechen durfte.

Please share / RT: ***Call for papers: Conference on "Representation, Democracy, and the Economic Backgrounds of Politicians"*** Paper proposals should be submitted by February 21, using this form: forms.gle/Stz7apkkHTgt... Please direct any questions to [email protected].

New article out! 🥳 We study whether & how internal political efficacy contributes to unequal turnout among newly enfranchised citizens - open access with Politics & Governance. 🙏 for the great cooperation to @aleininger.bsky.social, @wahlforschung.thorstenfaas.de, Sigrid Roßteutscher, Armin Schäfer!

📣 Two new calls for doctoral students! For our IMPRS-SPCE program we’re seeking doctoral researchers with a master’s degree in sociology, political science, economics, or a related field. Details and links below. Please share widely! @unicologne.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social 🧵 1/3

Please spread the word! 👇 We are happy to announce that the next conference of the political economy section of the German Political Science association will take place @uni-mainz in September 2025. Join us to discuss "Political Economy Transformation in Hard Times" Submission deadline February 15