An analysis of Austria, Germany, Ireland & UK shows labour market restrictions for migrants are now increasingly common. ✍️ @patmcgovern.bsky.social Eiko Thielemann & @omarhgallego.bsky.social | @lsesociology.bsky.social @lse-ei.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...

Has #immigration caused #labour market protectionism in Europe? @patmcgovern.bsky.social @lsesociology.bsky.social Eiko Thielemann @lse-ei.bsky.social & @omarhgallego.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social identify a new type of immigration control that impacts workplaces @lseeuroppblog.bsky.social

Has immigration led to a new form of labour market protectionism in Europe? @omarhgallego.bsky.social with @patmcgovern.bsky.social & Eiko Thielemann have looked at how some European countries have introduced measures to restrict access to employment. www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

From March 2025 - News Cycles and Satisfaction With Democracy: How the Pandemic Short-Circuited Media Polarization - cup.org/41LULdq - @omarhgallego.bsky.social, Roberto S. Foa & Xavier Romero-Vidal #OpenAccess

Our latest research, "News Cycles and Satisfaction With Democracy: How the Pandemic Short-Circuited Media Polarization," has just been published in the @bjpols.bsky.social ! 🇬🇧 w. Roberto Foa and @xromerovidal.bsky.social Available open access here:👇 www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

💼 🇪🇺 Our Associate Professors @patmcgovern.bsky.social and Eiko Thielemann have co-authored a new publication with former @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social Fellow @omarhgallego.bsky.social discussing #immigration and #labourmarket access. comparativemigrationstudies.springeropen.com/articles/10....

NEW - News Cycles and Satisfaction With Democracy: How the Pandemic Short-Circuited Media Polarization - cup.org/41LULdq - @omarhgallego.bsky.social, Roberto S. Foa & Xavier Romero-Vidal #OpenAccess

Representation matters for democracy. @omarhgallego.bsky.social, Katharina Lawall, @labouralexb.bsky.social and Isabelle McRae show how women, young people and minorities are underrepresented in local councils in London. The same was true of renters vs homeowners. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

Our latest piece on @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social We discuss diversity and representation in London's Councils An example? That women, young people, and minorities are underrepresented in London's local councils Report 1: static1.squarespace.com/static/6329c... blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

Fantastic to see that Durham University is offering all international students 85 £10,000 scholarships for students who apply to master's degrees this coming year, including our new MSc in Public Policy! tinyurl.com/yzay4ehk For more info on the scholarships: 👇 tinyurl.com/54bw5pyv

🎉 Our new research article, "The Return of the State: How European Governments Regulate Labour Market Competition from Migrant Workers," is now published! w @patmcgovern.bsky.social and Eiko Thielemann 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/38envrjh Here below a v short summary #MigrationPolicy #EU #Research

No Citizenship for Refugees? The Politics Behind Labour's Immigration Policy Announcement In the latest episode of Politics in the Rearview Mirror, @pmkuhn.bsky.social and I talk about @teamlabouruk.bsky.social decision to deny citizenship to refugees You can it 👇 tinyurl.com/bde9wfnh

"In British politics, a familiar pattern has re-emerged: when politicians struggle to achieve any measurable targets, they resort to scapegoating the only population that lacks the power to vote them out—migrants." @omarhgallego.bsky.social on @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social

"Chasing the far right on immigration only enables them to set the government agenda and serves to normalise extreme positions while yielding little electoral reward, while also alienating Labour’s core voters." My take on Labour's newest policy shift on refugees. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

Fascinating piece by Alex Clark in The Guardian about the European population crisis. Without immigration, Europe is literally dying out! www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

What's better than launching one report on the status of local democracy? It's launching TWO reports! Join us on Wednesday February 19th, for the launch of two new reports on diversity & representation in London’s councils 📍Marshall Building, LSE ⏰6:30 - 8:00 PM GMT 🔗https://tinyurl.com/37r5jfk3

🚨Job opportunity! The Pedro Arrupe Fellowship in Forced Migration Studies In association with @campionhall.bsky.social & the Jesuit Refugee Service International Three years, full time. Deadline: 28 February More info and apply ➡️ www.campion.ox.ac.uk/news/current...

Writing this with a heavy heart: the refugee citizenship ban is the single most unconscionable policy Labour has proposed since it entered power. It’s the moment that I felt my support for this administration begin to crumble inews.co.uk/opinion/colu...

Did you know that in London young people, women, minorities and renters are underrepresented in Local Councils? Wondering how this might affect policy? Join us at the LSE as we unpack these issues! 📍 Marshall Building, LSE ⏰ Feb 19th 6:30 - 8:00 PM GMT 🔗 tinyurl.com/37r5jfk3 tinyurl.com/mucnfr23

🤔 Thinking about doing a Master in Public Policy? Not sure what it entails and whether you would like it? 💡Join Renu Singh, Aung Hein, and I at Durham University on February 26th, 1 to 5 pm, for an immersive workshop 🖌️ Spaces are limited, so don't miss out and sign-up today at tinyurl.com/2kfnwksb

🗳️ Who gets represented in local politics? Join the Migrant Democracy Project Team and I on Feb 19 for the launch of two new reports on diversity & representation in London’s councils, organised by @lsegovernment.bsky.social 📍 Marshall Building, LSE ⏰ 6:30 - 8:00 PM GMT 🔗 tinyurl.com/37r5jfk3

📢 Event announcement! 🗨️ #Representation and #Diversity in #local #politics: Lessons from London’s Councils 🗓️ Wednesday 19 February, 6.30pm to 8pm 📍 #LSE, Marshall Building, 2.08 🎟️Tickets 👇🏽 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1223473806...

My former LSE colleague Paul Apostolidis is currently advertising a FULLY-FUNDED 4-years doctoral fellowship at the LSE @lsegovernment.bsky.social The studentship covers full fees and an annual stipend The deadline for applicants is on January 15th 2025 www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse... Pls share!

"The MAC estimated that a household of those coming to the UK through the skilled worker route contributed about £12,000 to the government’s coffers [NB] in their first year, compared with a net fiscal impact of minus-£4,400 from the average British household." www.ft.com/content/a966...

Great to be here! Thanks @fitzgeralducsd.bsky.social for putting these lists together 👍 go.bsky.app/VKo91Px

It was great seeing Angela Merkel yesterday talk about the rationale behind her decisions. Regarding the 2015 refugee crisis she said that it's easy to talk about human dignity when it does not cost you anything. Another when a million desperate people show up at your border. A giant.

Highly recommended.

On my way to teach my classes today at Durham University. In my morning walk I passed the keep of the Castle 🏰(where students live!), a 1000-years Old Cathedral and the river Wear. Just beautiful.

0f the 1.2 million migrants who came to Britain in the year to June, most (86%) were from outside the EU (10% from Europe and a further 5% were British nationals). Proof, if proof were needed, that Brexit didn't stop people coming; it merely changed where they were coming from.

🗣️ Call for papers: 6th Workshop on the Economics and Politics of Migration, May 22–23 in Madrid Keynotes by the brilliant Leah Boustan & @deanyang.bsky.social Submissions due January 26th —> docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #econconf #econsky

The gender gap in political ambition persists among local politicians. I don't think we know why. But efforts to promote women representation should focus more on retention; not just selection. (from a project w @katharinalawall.bsky.social & @omarhgallego.bsky.social)

Exciting news! 🎉 We’re launching a new MSc in Public Policy at Durham University's School of Government and International Affairs Our team with extensive research expertise in the Global South has developed an MSc program designed to elevate employability and real-world impact tinyurl.com/r8uy7erb

Hello @bsky.app I am an assistant prof. at Durham University in the UK, researching migration policy and democracy In my latest article, I show the limits and externalities of policies aimed at reducing migrant inflows tinyurl.com/3t4bbnwp Looking forward to sharing more useful studies