Jan Rovny
Professor at Sciences Po | political competition | political parties | ethnic politics in Europe | guitar music
- “Circumstantial liberals” concluded their book tour across 10 countries, Prague to Vancouver, Lisbon to Gothenburg. It ended appropriately in Washington D.C., where Martin Luther King once had a dream. The dream of the book is that we stop thinking of ethnicity as a problem, but as an opportunity.
- My deep gratitude goes to the many colleagues who have discussed the book, commented on it, and asked questions. There is no better reward than critical engagement, with the hope that the book can be useful to those who read it.
- I am touched by those who have reached out to me with their own stories of what it means to be a minority. Thank you for sharing!
- Many are concerned about the return of Babiš to the top of Czech politics. While the results of this weekend's Czech legislative election poses its concerns, I am an optimist. I think Babiš's victory is rather Pyrrhic. Here are some thoughts: blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
- Reposted by Jan RovnyJan Rovny (@jrovny.bsky.social) meets an impressive lineup of critics (@annagbusse.bsky.social, @grigopop.bsky.social, @lenkabustikova.bsky.social, Johanna K. Birnir) of his fantastic book "Circumstantial Liberals: Ethnic Minorities, Political Competition and Democracy" at @apsa.bsky.social 2025
- My recent book "Ethnic Minorities, Political Competition, and Democracy" (OUP 2024) argues that minorities can help strengthen and protect democracy. I explain the lessons of the book in a podcast hosted by Licia Cianetti from the @unibirmingham.bsky.social newbooksnetwork.com/ethnic-minor...
- Circumstantial Liberals have visited Gothenburg and Lund. Great discussions with colleagues! Many thanks to Johannes Lindval and @jonathanpolk.bsky.social for the invitation and hosting.
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🎬 Ethnic minorities in politics: a threat to democracy? They may in fact sometimes be an asset in protecting liberal values, argues @jrovny.bsky.social (@scpo-research.bsky.social, @authlibeu.bsky.social), drawing on cases from Central and Eastern Europe. More in our video: youtu.be/gFKvS_cawvw - Reposted by Jan RovnyLet’s not forget that security is a multidimensional concept, and that this below (+10.5 degree C in Feb 2025 in the Arctic circle due to abnormal global temp rise) is the biggest geopolitical security of them all
- Reposted by Jan RovnyA sober analysis from @rbreich.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
- Reposted by Jan RovnyChristina Zuber is hiring a Polish Speaking Postdoc for her new project w/ experience in qualitative methods. I often join this incredibly friendly group for coffee, research discussions and outings and am thankful for Christina's sharp mentorship during my postdoc so apply and join us! :)
- In this time of accelerating political decline and augmenting social tension that creep into most spheres of life, my refuge is music — music with friends and neighbors. The best part of making music together: WE MUST LISTEN TO EACH OTHER! m.youtube.com/watch?v=UkaR...
- Reposted by Jan RovnyWe are thrilled to anounce the release of the 2024 CHES-Europe at chesdata.eu/2024-chapel-.... As always, the data are freely available on the website. Thank you to the hundreds of experts who share their expertise to make these data possible!
- Reposted by Jan Rovny✨New publication in Populism & Politics✨ Do minority voters tend to vote for Populist Radical Right Parties (PRRPs)? And why? Though Dutch Muslim minorities are much less likely to vote for the PVV, French and German Muslim minorities are actually just as likely to... 🧵
- Reposted by Jan RovnySo I’m curious, if the US invades Canada would that falsify the democratic peace theory or prove the US is no longer a democracy?
- Reposted by Jan Rovny💡 Last week, Prof. @jrovny.bsky.social @sciencespo.bsky.social visited the EUI as part of the @civica.bsky.social's short visits. In an interview, Prof. Rovny shares insights from his lecture on ethnic minorities at the EUI & delves into his latest #research projects. Read more ▶️ loom.ly/9jZkyok
- Reposted by Jan Rovny📣 Roundtable Book Presentation of @jrovny.bsky.social - Ethnic Minorities, Political Competition, and Democracy: Circumstantial Liberals w/@sciencespo.bsky.social School of Public Affairs 📅 5 Feb. 5-7 pm 📍Sciences Po Registration & Information⤵️ www.sciencespo.fr/centre-etude...
- Reposted by Jan Rovny📣Summer school on "Challenges to Electoral Democracy", Paris, July 1-5, 2025📣 Organized with @rdassonneville.bsky.social Guest speakers: @ainagallego.bsky.social @florianfoos.bsky.social @sldelange.bsky.social @simonchauchard.bsky.social @jrovny.bsky.social More info👇
- Reposted by Jan RovnyWe're sharing an early Christmas present - a lovely list of incredibly talented and accomplished speakers for our spring edition of the CP Seminar Series @pollu.bsky.social. Thanks to @agustingoenaga.bsky.social and Kajsa Hansson for putting it all together and to the fantastic presenters! 👇🏼
- Reposted by Jan RovnySpecifically, Minahil Malik, Jesper Svensson, @saorhan.bsky.social @jrovny.bsky.social @grahn.bsky.social Marie Björnstjerna and @profjanegreen.bsky.social!! Can't wait for you to visit us!
- Reposted by Jan Rovny🗳️ Some thoughts on the 1st round of the 🇷🇴 #RomanianPresidentialElections as it now seems clear that the dark horse cand. Georgescu (no party, far-right) and Lasconi (USR, center-right, cult. progressive) will fight it out in the 2nd round (although PSD will prob appeal & there might be a recount) 🧵
- Reposted by Jan RovnyEnergies as social networks Nuke = Twitter (once great, now outdated) Coal = TikTok (toxic, creates dependency) Oil = Facebook (mainstream, cheap, your parents love it) Gas = LinkedIn (less toxic, creates jobs) Hydrogen = Threads (overhyped, obscure) Renewables = Bluesky (cool but too exclusive)
- Reposted by Jan RovnyThrilled to announce the release of Uprooted: How Post-WWII Population Transfers Remade Europe with Cambridge UP 🎉🎉 The book argues that accommodating the displaced population can strengthen states and benefit local economies in the long run. 📚 [Amazon: tinyurl.com/24m2mbkf] See thread below:
- Reposted by Jan RovnyHow do illiberal movements, think tanks & social groups network? Can they influence politics? Join us online! 🗓️ Nov 27 (Wed) at 4pm CET 🗣️Ivan Tranfic & Batuhan Eren (Scuola Normale Superiore), @zsolt.bsky.social (CEU), @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social @gmfus.bsky.social www.authlib.eu/transnationa...
- I spent all of this morning here. There is a seat, so I sat there, and read a number of articles in preparation of a literature review for a paper. Whenever my eyes left the page, I gazed at the winter scene on the Seine as seen by Monet over a century ago. He may need to go in the acknowledgments.
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- I am happy to announce that the Sciences Po Scientific Council has unanimously recommended my promotion, acted by the University. As of January 1st, I am a Professor. I am particularly grateful to my wonderful coauthors, great colleagues & staff @sciencespo-cee.bsky.social & my family!
- Reposted by Jan RovnyCan illiberals be democrats? How do they fare in Europe? 🎙️In this interview recorded w/ CEU's Review of Democracy, Cas Mudde @universityofga.bsky.social & @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social (GMF) discuss illiberalism, democracy & the far right in Europe. 🎧💻Listen & read 👇 www.authlib.eu/interview-ca...
- Finally some good news!
- We are calling for a more effective political mandate for EU leadership. iep.unibocconi.eu/creating-man...
- Interestingly, there is a debate about whether to propose a direct election of the Commission President, thus moving the EU towards more of a presidential system, or whether to push for a central role of the Parliament. I prefer the latter. What do you think?
- Polish election: breakdown by age. The lesson is that younger people are of course more likely to vote for the democratic opposition, but also more likely for the radical right Konfederacja. Education will play a key role.
- Reposted by Jan RovnyAmong people under thirty, support for the AfD has been ~higher~ than in the rest of the voting population - both in the state elections of Hessen and Bavaria.
- Christian Boltanski at the Musée d’Art Moderne — fragments of humanity: leftover clothing, anonymous photos of kids, and all phone directories of the world. The fragility and passing of existence… (Found my grandparents’ number)
- Silly BBC is talking about bedbugs as a Paris problem threatening the Olympics. The real problem is long term underfunding of public transport. Stop subsidizing gasoline and subsidize trains instead! (Walking to work)
- Going through RA applications, and see students listing “Instagram” among digital skills… I hate this world 😭
- One thing to look out for after the Slovak election is the Christian Democratic KDH, socially conservative party that nonetheless subscribes to democratic values, excluding coalition with populist Fico. If this holds, may see a connection between cultural conservatism and constitutional liberalism.
- Great analysis of the Slovak election by Marek Rybář. It underlines the possible coalition arithmetic, as well as the strategic use of the Ukraine card by Fico. whogoverns.eu/the-2023-slo...
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- Czechs drink beer, but it has low alcohol content (Pilsner Urquell, a “strong” beer by Czech standards, is only 4.3% alcohol). That said, the Czechs refer to a heavy drinker as someone who “Drinks like a Dane” — the map seems to give some legitimacy to the stereotype…
- Alcohol death rates in Europe reddit.com/r/dataisbeau...
- Reposted by Jan RovnyWild to see highest per capita beer consumption Czechia having a lower alcohol death rate than its neighbors.
- Alcohol death rates in Europe reddit.com/r/dataisbeau...
- This is an important point. I agree that SMER will primarily hurt Slovakia, not Ukraine, and that the 18% for Progressive Slovakia is a reason to celebrate (moderately).
- Reposted by Jan RovnyPew Research Center analysis found that Democrats and Republicans in Congress are now farther apart ideologically than at any time in the past 50 years. Republicans have moved further to the right than Democrats have to the left. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
