Annika Schuster

@annikaschuster.bsky.social

PhD Candidate at University of Salzburg Populism, Far-Right Politics & Climate Policy

Thrilled that my paper (w/@sarahobolt.bsky.social,@catherinedevries.bsky.social,@simonecremaschi.bsky.social) was accepted at the American Political Science Review! We find that declining public services fuel support for the populist right — and show why the right benefits more than other parties 🧵

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Auch in Baden-Württemberg ist Wahlkampf. Was bei der Berichterstattung zur Landtagswahl oft zu kurz kommt und mehr Reichweite braucht ist den Engagierten und dem kreativen Protest vor Ort (hier Ulm) gegen die #NoAfD mal Danke zu sagen. 👏🏻

Zu sehen ist ein AfD Plakat mit der Parole „ dein Nachbar wählt uns auch“ und darunter ein selbst gemachtes Plakat mit bunten Farben und dem Spruch „wir nicht - Eure Nachbarn - gemeinsam gegen Rechts“

Sexism isn't just driving support for the radical right — it shaped vote choice across the board in #btw21 🗳🇩🇪 Our new research shows how different forms of sexism influenced sympathy for chancellor candidates and party choice. (Spoiler: not just the AfD!) 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Disentangling different types of sexist attitudes and vote choice in Germany

With a woman as head of German government for 16 years, many hoped (or feared) for significant progress in the areas of gender equality. Rather than progress, however, contributors have noticed a r...

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As in other countries, the far right with strong gains among the young. The idea that far right support is largely driven by authoritarian older voters against the progressive younger ones is being refuted in every election at the moment.

Pretty typical result for elections in the past years. All government parties are predicted to loose, SPD and FDP with massive losses. Merz is going to be the next Chancellor. Big question with what coalition - which is going to be determined by FDP and BSW making it above 5% or not.

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Excited to co-chair the section on Demand-side Approaches together with Andrej Zaslove at the E&D Standing Group conference. Also check out the Policies and Government Actions section co-organised by @robert-a-huber.bsky.social. We look forward to your submissions!

European Consortium for Political Research@ecpr.bsky.social · 2y ago

📯 Introducing a ✨ NEW conference ✨ for researchers specialising in extremism, democracy, and populism 🥇 Inaugural Conference of @ecpr-ead.bsky.social 🕰️ New and Old Challenges of #Populism and #Radicalism 💂‍♂️ Hosted by @qmul.ac.uk 📅 9–10 June 2025 ✍️ Submit your Panel or Paper by 3 March

Together with Fred Paxton, I am excited to contribute to the organisation of the Policies and Government Actions section. My excellent PhD student @annikaschuster.bsky.social co-organises the Demand-side Approaches section. We look forward to your submissions! Check out the call: ecpr.eu/Events/322

Conference of the Standing Group on Extremism and Democracy, Queen Mary University of London, 9 – 10 June 2025

European Consortium for Political Research

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ECPR SG Extremism & Democracy@ecpr-ead.bsky.social · 2y ago

🥁 The E&D Team is proud to announce that we're organising our very first stand-alone @ecpr.bsky.social conference. 🪩 The inaugural E&D Biannual Conference will take place from 9-10 June 2025, in collaboration with Queen Mary University London. SAVE THE DATE! More info & CfP to follow soon! 🍿