"In Europe, the technocrats who govern [...] share the same incomprehension at the offensive they are facing. They [fail to] acknowledge that Trump and the tech bros’ goal is to impose regime change on this side of the Atlantic as well."

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Not really reassuring when thinking about the US, tbh.

Perfect day for a Lehrstuhlausflug!

If you work on climate politics, EPSS 2026 in Belfast is for you: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

If you work on Electoral + Voting Behaviour, submit your work to this great section at the EPSS conference in Belfast. epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

Please share this information and the call for papers in your departments, serve lists, emails etc. so it reaches especially those who aren’t using this platform! We very much hope to see as many people attend the EPSS inaugural conference in 2026 so spread the word!

The world order is changing. Trying to make sense of it? The 2026 EPSS conference in Belfast will be an excellent place to present and discuss your latest research in IR. Here is a short overview from the IR section chairs. More info: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

Information about the Comparative Politics section at the June 2026 EPSS Conference in Belfast. epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

Info about the Comparative Politics section at next year‘s EPSS conference in Belfast. epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

Undecided which section to submit your paper to for the 2026 EPSS conference? Look here for short explainers by our stellar set of section chairs:

🚨 Reposting to avoid any confusion between EPSS & EPSA 🚨 If you want to support non-for-profit, member-led political science association, EPSS is the place to be! More here 👇🏽

EPSS has gotten off to a marvellous start. Here are some updates on where we stand: Looking forward to seeing you in Belfast!

Wondering about submitting your proposal to the inaugural @epssnet.bsky.social conference? See 👇🏻 and its exciting new panel formats.

Diktatfrieden und Zollkrieg? Nach dem Gipfel in Alaska wächst in der Ukraine und der Schweiz die Sorge, im Machtpoker der Weltmächte übergangen zu werden. Eine lebendige Diskussion im SRF Club unter anderem mit Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social www.srf.ch/play/tv/club...

Heute Abend im SRF Club: eine lebhafte Diskussion über die Ukraine, Trump, Europa und die Schweiz.

Also relevant for the Swiss discussion about the need for the bilaterals III. Services trade is hurt when non-tariff barriers go up.

📢 EPSS 2026 Call for Papers! @hannaeback.bsky.social and I are excited to invite submissions for the Political Representation section at EPSS 2026 in Belfast. EPSS has some exciting new panel formats this year - read on! 🧵

Too much attention in Europe being paid to Trump's incoherently futile diplomacy and not enough to his dangerously destabilising actions in US domestic politics

Wie weiter nach dem 39% Zollhammer? Danke an @daniel-binswanger.bsky.social für das spannende Gespräch über die sich wandelnde Weltordnung, die politische und wirtschaftliche Situation in den USA und die Implikationen für die Schweiz.

The purpose of academic freedom is not to allow faculty to live cushy lives free from criticism or constraint. Its purpose is to allow them to investigate widely and report (or criticize) the results openly, instead of allowing politicians to decide what is true and what is not.

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Pal if you can share the secret of how to control a group of 3yos that’ll make you more cash than any AI project

Want to know why EPSS was founded and why we in the EPSS Council (and many others in the European polisci community) are excited about it?! Here is the background info: See you at the EPSS conference in Belfast 2026!

I am very happy to serve as section co-chair for #EPSS Belfast next June, please consider submitting your most excellent work!

Yet more evidence that mainstream parties are crucial in stemming the success of the populist-right and the norm erosion that facilitates its rise - for better of worse.

Glad to see that I am not the only one to find the Economist article about the EUI very strange and rather disingenious.

Federalizing the police in DC and deploying the National Guard for no reason...I worried this piece was too strong back in June. But we are really living in a personalist dictatorship in both domestic and foreign policy. @foreignaffairs.com 1/ www.foreignaffairs.com/guest-pass/r...

And we have an incredible list of section co-chairs for Belfast 2026, from 18 countries and every part of Europe. We are really grateful to these dedicated colleagues for taking on this role and helping us shape the future of political science in our continent. epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

You have the choice next year between the for-profit and the not-for-profit model of a European political science conference👇. I don’t think there needs to be said anything more on this. Looking forward to seeing many at @epssnet.bsky.social

Please share this thread. It is important that political scientists, in Europe and across the world, understand why EPSS exists and why we are encouraging people to attend our inaugural conference, in Belfast next June.

I have been at every single EPSA conference since EPSA was founded. I am excited to attend EPSS 2026 in Dublin - below some clarifications on EPSA and EPSS

A classic, sadly.

Feels like a good time to share this call for papers. Can't wait for EPSS 2026!

🙏🏼 The outpouring of support for EPSS has been overwhelming, THANK YOU! 🌟 But please do keep up the momentum. 🤲🏽 EPSS is not-for-profit, so let's continue to amplify its impact together. 🔁 Sharing is caring! /end

Some clarification on next year‘s EPSS conference in Belfast - not-for-profit, the place to be, and lots of fun! Join us! Call for papers here:

I detect confusion between a Trumpian trade “deal” and a real trade agreement. A Trumpian deal is based on the assumption that governments can simply tell companies what transactions they will do, whether in trade or investment. Most governments cannot do that. 1/

Very interesting overview about how firms are reacting to the Trump tariffs. www.reuters.com/graphics/USA... How companies are responding to Trump’s tariffs

Some optimistic take on where Europe stands in terms of security - and that actually, things are moving and quite a lot has been achieved.

🚨 Very excited to share that the call for papers for the EPSS annual conference in Belfast 2026 is live. 🔝 Lots of innovation to enrich the way we exchange ideas in political science in Europe. 🙏🏼 Sharing is caring!

Bloomberg with some background on the break-down of the CH-US trade deal that had been negotiated and officially agreed by the Swiss gov in early July - though Greer now says that to call this an agreement „is an overstatement“

The Call for Papers for the 2026 EPSS conference is now out! epssnet.org/belfast-2026/ Join us in Belfast for #EPSS2026 👇

The first EPSS conference will be held in Belfast next year! We are keeping many things that people have loved in the past, but also innovating with some new formats. It will be great! ⭐️✨💫 Check it out and submit your @epssnet.bsky.social proposal by Nov 7!

This will be a great conference. Lots of good energy and new ideas. And a fabulous set of chairs. More on the new conference formats as well as the other developments at EPSS here epssnet.org/news/ Good time to join the listserv and sign up for membership

Join us in Belfast for a fantastic first conference of the @epssnet.bsky.social ! I’m co-chairing the IR section and am looking forward to your submissions 😊

Believe it or not, the EU-US trade deal just got messier. The White House has published a fact-sheet about the agreement with claims that directly contradict the European Commission's version of events. Let's take a closer look.

Massive, long-running, ongoing data public goods provision from Erik & collaborators.

Statt die regelbasierte Welthandelsordnung zu verteidigen, schlägt die EU in einen Deal ein, von dem unsicher ist, wie lange er hält, der von den Launen eines Populisten und nicht vom Recht regiert wird und der mit den Regeln der Welthandelsorganisation kaum vereinbar ist. 2/2