This coming Monday (16th February) we’re launching "CEP – Grounds for Debate", a new LinkedIn blog bringing sharp, accessible insights from Contemporary European Politics into the public conversation. Smart research. Clear debate. 5 minute reads. Coffee puns. Follow us & join the discussion.

What do journal metrics tell us about reach, rigour & relevance? CEP’s latest figures show strong demand (13k+ views in 2025), efficient timelines & a commitment to responsible research assessment. We're truly global! Browse the archive: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/2833... #TheEU #CEP #UACES

A little extra time goes a long way! Deadline to submit proposals for UACES 56th is extended to Sunday 8th February. With a wide range of themed tracks & an Open Track, its a great space to share research, connect with scholars, & get constructive & supportive feedback. #UACES2026 #EuropeanStudies

As we have recently announced CEP is now Scopus indexed! This is an important milestone for the journal but what does that mean for our authors? #CEP #UACES #Academia #Scopus #TheEU

Why does the EU keep rebranding financial integration? From CMU to the new Savings & Investments Union, the policy stays largely the same but the narrative shifts to chase support. A new JCMS 'Ideas on Europe' blog unpacks why. Read it here: jcms.ideasoneurope.eu/2026/01/15/f... #TheEu #Blog #JCMS

New, exciting open-access research in CEP: Simon Hollis explores how the EU imagines climate & environmental transformation & why this matters for tangible change in practice and policy. You can read this important work here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #EUPolitics #ClimatePolicy #CEP

CEP is delighted to share a new special collection exploring Ireland & the EU. Bringing together new research on Brexit, governance, identity, and Ireland’s place in Europe. Explore the collection here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1... #EuropeanPolitics #Ireland #EUStudies #UACES

Like JCMS? You’ll love our sibling journal @cep-uaces.bsky.social. We focus on European integration; they bring the latest on contemporary European politics and policy. Give them a follow! #EuropeanPolitics #UACES #AcademicPublishing #Wiley

🎉 We’re pleased to share that Contemporary European Politics is indexed in Scopus. This milestone reflects the quality & impact of the research published in the journal. Thank you to our authors, editors & reviewers! A great start to 2026. #AcademicPublishing #EuropeanPolitics #Scopus #CEP #UACES

Brexit did not simply weaken UK–EU cybersecurity cooperation! New research in JCMS shows how collaboration has persisted through informal networks, shared expertise, & communities of practice. Read open access here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #JCMS #UACES #Brexit #EUPolitics

New research in Contemporary European Politics examines how Brexit & wider crises have reshaped the island of Ireland’s relationship with the EU, highlighting resilience, identity, & small-state agency. Read open access onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #CEP #EUPolitics #Brexit #Ireland

That's CEP 2025 Wrapped! 2025 has been a year of international research on contemporary European politics, alongside policy-relevant & practice-oriented contributions. Thanks to everyone who engaged with Contemporary European Politics in 2025. We look forward to new debates & new research in 2026. 🍾

Wishing all our authors, reviewers, and readers a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year from the Contemporary European Politics team. 2026 holds some exciting things for CEP. Looking forward to working with you all then. Thank you for being part of our community this year. 🎄

We are running a European Security themed track for #UACES2026 in Prague, and are already looking forward to the no doubt lively discussions! ECRs are especially welcome - this is a really supportive conference. All you need to know is here: uaces.org/themedtracks...

Read the new JCMS blog "Austerity and Support for the Euro" by Nicola Nones and Melle Scholten, introducing their study on how budget cuts and tax hikes shaped public attitudes toward the euro. Read here: lnkd.in/eHtWWzrC #TheEU #Austerity #Politics #Europe #EuropeanPolitics #JCMS #UACES

New paper out now by Ole Andreas Danielsen, Marthe Indset, Linda Alamaa, and Dalia Mukhtar-Landgren on how Norwegian and Swedish municipalities deal with EU/EEA rules. You can read open access here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #EU #Europe #EuropeanPolitics #CEP #UACES

Did you know that CEP has a 50% acceptance rate & a 61 day avg. first decision turnaround? Also, 60% of articles come from outside Europe! We particularly welcome submissions from PhD researchers, ECRs, and scholars outside Europe/The EU. Questions: [email protected]. #CEP #UACES #Wiley

A new article by Patrick Bijsmans and Luca Mancin in CEP traces how the term “Euroscepticism” has morphed into a catch-all term for a spectrum of attitudes toward the EU. Read article open-access here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #Euroscepticism #EuropeanPolitics #CEP #UACES

Did you know that CEP has a 50% acceptance rate & a 61 day avg. first decision turnaround? Also, 60% of articles come from outside Europe! We particularly welcome submissions from PhD researchers, ECRs, and scholars outside Europe/The EU. Questions: [email protected]. #CEP #UACES #Wiley

We are back with our PhD and ECR members at @uam.es for Day 2 of #DTA25. Our attendees have another insightful day ahead of them, with two workshops focused on helping their academic and career progression Be sure to follow for updates on each session. #DTA25 #UACES

It has been a brilliant first day here at @uam.es for #DTA25 Thank you again to all of our speakers and attendees today. We look forward to welcoming our PhD and ECR members back tomorrow ready for a day of career-driven workshops #UACES #DTA25

#DTA25 continues with Session two, a panel on 'Government: Policy and Diplomacy: EU-level and Beyond' Speakers: Dr @ignacio-molina.bsky.social, Dr Vincenzo Pavone (joining virtually), Dr Armando Jiménez San Vicente Chair: Elena Şimanschi #UACES #DTA25

#DTA25 Session one is now underway with our first panel on 'Academia: Strategies for Finding and Getting a Post-Doc or Lectureship', featuring speakers Professor Carlos Sanz Díaz, Professor Elsa Aimé González and @haapalataru.bsky.social, chaired by Dr. Roberto Baccarini

We're excited to welcome our PhD & ECR members to @uam.es for #DTA25. Our attendees have an exciting mix of talks, workshops and networking opportunities awaiting them over the next two days. Be sure to follow for updates on each session. #DTA25 #UACES

The UACES 2025 Doctoral Training Academy is in full swing. We hope all attendees have a fun and valuable experience. #UACES #DTA25 www.uaces.org/dta25

🤩 Party positions in the 2024 European Parliament 🇪🇺! I merged the CHES expert survey with EP composition data to visualize the political space of the current EP. The graphs make the center of gravity in the EP quite clear, on multiple dimensions and policy issues. dimiter.shinyapps.io/ches/

Importantly, however, there is a convergence on a deregulatory agenda, not least as France seeks to boost its AI hopeful Mistral. Today, the European Commission unveils its "digital omnibus" proposal including deregulatory measures regarding AI, data protection etc. www.politico.eu/article/the-...

💭 What does prosperity mean for Europe today & how can we rethink it beyond GDP growth? 📢 Call for Papers: the IDEAS conference explores new paths towards EU prosperity, governance & collective well-being. 🗓️ 27–29 May, Brussels ⏳ Submissions deadline: 30 Nov 25 Info👉 iee.ulb.be/en/news/ideas-2026

UK payment for greater access to the single market beyond the specifics of the common understanding is fine and expected, probably helpful actually, and suggestions within of flexibility in SAFE funding equally. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

Another piece from the special issue on EU legal history 'from below' that is nicely coming about on first view: the story of Helen Marshall's unlikely (but major) contribution to EU law.

💡Article Spotlight💡 Sergiu Gherghina explores why Europe’s Green parties lost ground in the 2024 EU elections, analysing framing shifts in 31 manifestos from 2019-2024. Read open access: lnkd.in/eeMw4mBD #EuropeanElections #GreenPolitics #GreenDeal #JCMS #UACES

We talk so much about the rise of the far right -- it's time to look at how that is translating into policy change. That's what I did in this insight, focusing on climate policy and the green agenda 👇

Important new report. This also holds for immigration, which is why a strategy to fight only far-right PARTIES, rather than more broadly far-right POLICIES (irrespective of who advances them), is addressing only part of the problem.

Article Spotlight Agnieszka K. Cianciara's "Victimhood as a Legitimation Strategy of Populism in Power: The Case of Poland" Populists stay in power by posing as victims. Read about it open-access here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... #Populism #Politics #Poland #Democracy #CEP #UACES

Article Spotlight Agnieszka K. Cianciara's "Victimhood as a Legitimation Strategy of Populism in Power: The Case of Poland" Populists stay in power by posing as victims. Read about it open-access here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... #Populism #Politics #Poland #Democracy #CEP #UACES

Final call: AcSS Fellowship nominations close 14 November! Celebrate those turning social science into real-world impact, going above and beyond to transform policy, practice, or public understanding. Nominate yourself or another member via UACES: www.uaces.org/academy-soci...

Headline from a serious and long working paper on the economic impact of Brexit. Possible that this has been feeding into OBR and HMT discussions?

New in CEP: Marius Guderjan & Mario Kölling explore how crises reshape EU, national, & local relations. As they write, “Crises may highlight the need to integrate levels of government, but also cause a cultural spillback toward national control.” onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... #CEP #UACES

🚨 Applications Now Open for the EUI PhD Programmes 2026-2027! 📊 Economics |⚖️ Law |📘 History | 🏛 Political and Social Sciences Join the EUI's 50th PhD cohort! Apply by 15 January 2026 (14:00 CET) for the academic journey of a lifetime! 👉: eui.eu/phd #EUIPhD #PhDOpportunity

We recently published a study on far-right & progressive parties in Poland, exploring civic engagement through a supply/demand lens. Question: In your view, what role does civic engagement (or lack thereof) play in shaping the rise of both far-right & progressive parties in Europe today? #CEP

New in Contemporary European Politics: Dittel & Weber show how border towns in the SaarLorLux region act as “living labs of European integration” but call for more local autonomy to make it real. “The lab has to be alive.” #Europeanization #Politics #SaarLorLux #CEP #UACES Read open-access here 👇

What’s it like to publish with CEP? We spoke with Yunus Baris Ertürk about his experience as an early-career researcher publishing with CEP & how the process shaped his work. Read his reflections 👇 #ContemporaryEuropeanPolitics #AcademicPublishing #EarlyCareerResearcher #UACES #EuropeanStudies

From 2027 our sibling journal JCMS will be publishing a second special issue per year. Submissions are now open for proposals for guest editorship. Check it out 👇👇👇. #EuropeanStudies #EU #CommonMarket #SpecialIssue #UACES

📣 Article Spotlight📣 Steen Bo Frandsen explores how the Danish–German border region of Schleswig embodies peaceful coexistence but reluctant Europeanisation where history, sovereignty & pragmatism meet. Read the open-access article: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... #EuropeanPolitics #UACES

Our latest issue of Contemporary European Politics features fresh insights on European governance, democracy, and identity. Explore the full issue here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/28330188... Published by Wiley in association with UACES. #EuropeanPolitics #Research #Wiley #UACES

Hi Bluesky. We’re Contemporary European Politics (CEP) a journal by Wiley & UACES, publishing cutting-edge research on the politics, governance & societies of Europe. Follow us for new articles, special issues, & insights shaping Europe’s future. #EuropeanPolitics #AcademicResearch #UACES #Wiley