Oliviero Angeli
Political Scientist at the TU Dresden and coordinator at MIDEM. Working mainly on migration-related issues. Views my own.
- Reposted by Oliviero Angeli📢 New publication! Luke March and I analyse how European radical left parties politicise the Israel–Palestine and Russia–Ukraine wars, comparing positions across 25 parties. Free access (for a limited time) with this link www.tandfonline.com/eprint/2KQ5C...
- ⏰ Reminder: deadline tomorrow! Submit your abstract for the MIDEM workshop “Polarized Democracies: New Lines of Division in Europe” (11–12 June 2026, Dresden). Especially for Early Career Researchers including postdocs.
- 📢 Call for Papers! MIDEM invites early career researchers to join the workshop “Polarized Democracies: New Lines of Division in Europe” (11–12 June 2026, Dresden). Submit your abstract by 20 Jan 2026. All Details below 👇 #CfP #PoliticalScience #Polarization #Democracy @tudresden.bsky.social
- Looking forward to this 👇 On 13 Jan 2026, MIDEM hosts @leberntzen.bsky.social (@universitetsmuseet.bsky.social) on affective polarization & political violence. 🤝 Jointly organized at MIDEM (in Dresden) w/ @rexklima.bsky.social led by @manesweisskircher.bsky.social
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliTheoretische Beiträge sind explizit erwünscht beim interdisziplinären wie internationalen Workshop "Polarized Democracies: New Lines of Division in Europe", den das Mercator Forum Migration und Demokratie am 11. und 12. Juni 2026 in Dresden organisiert.... theorieblog.de/?p=30296
- Reposted by Oliviero Angeli🌳 Thrilled to launch The PopulisTree — a new website covering decades of populism in Europe (both national and European elections) using a new taxonomy and dataset. 🔗 populistree.org 📄 More in my brand new article in European Union Politics: 🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
- Germany: public attitudes keep getting more restrictive on migration, yet migration-related affective polarization remains high. Czechia: hold my beer. (For German Readers)
- Neues MIDEM Policy Paper: Rund 75% der tschechischen Bevölkerung lehnen Zuwanderung ab. Trotzdem emotionalisiert das Thema stark. Woran liegt das? 🔗 forum-midem.de/reizthema-zu... @tudresden.bsky.social
- 📣 PhDs & postdocs: Our Call for Papers is now open! If you work on (de)polarization including migration, media or radical right parties — come to Dresden in June 2026. We’re eager to see what ideas, cases and theories are out there!. Please share! @tudresden.bsky.social @gsw-tudresden.bsky.social
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliBei welchen Themen ist Deutschland wirklich gespalten? Das MIDEM Polarisierungsbarometer erfasst ideologische und affektive #Polarisierung in Deutschland 2025 bei Themen wie #Zuwanderung & #Klimawandel. Jetzt lesen: forum-midem.de/polarisierun... @tudresden.bsky.social @stiftungmercator.bsky.social
- Schöne Überraschung im Briefkasten: @leaypi.bsky.social neues Buch Aufrecht. Romane lese ich leider selten – Leas aber sind Pflicht (im besten kantischen Sinn...)
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliLast month, I gave this keynote address at a wonderful workshop in Dresden, organized by @jakubw.bsky.social & @olivieroangeli.bsky.social It is addressed to scholars and students working on, or interested in, the (comparative) study of far left and far right parties (in Europe).
- Happening today at 2:00 PM (CEST)! Join us online for a talk by Lenka Dražanová on “More educated, more pro-immigration?” Based on her brand-new @forum_midem policy paper. Still time to register & join:
- More educated = more pro-immigration? Not so fast. Join @lenkadrazanova.bsky.social (@eui-eu.bsky.social) on July 8 (2PM) for our MIDEM talk on how 20 years of #ESS data challenge this view. 🔗 tu-dresden.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #immigration #education @mpc-eui.bsky.social @tudresden.bsky.social
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliIt was a real pleasure to host such a great lineup of scholars in Dresden for our @hait-tud.bsky.social x MIDEM workshop on left & right political radicalisms. Two days full of thoughtful presentations and genuinely open debate are now behind us. Thanks to everyone who contributed!
- Radikale Rechte, radikale Linke – und ihre Antworten auf Migration, Klima & Co: Am 3./4. Juni findet unser Workshop von MIDEM und HAIT mit @jakubw.bsky.social in Dresden statt Mit dabei: Speaker aus Dresden & dem Ausland – und eine spontane Keynote von Cas Mudde Kommt vorbei – es gibt noch Plätze!
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- How Can Make Democracies Immigration Popular? Join us on May 13 as political scientist Alexander Kustov presents his new book In Our Interest at MIDEM. 📍 Dresden & online 🕑 2 PM CEST 🔗 tu-dresden.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #Migration #PublicOpinion #Democracy #MIDEM @tudresden.bsky.social
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliMy first book piece in German! Ich habe meinen ersten deutschen Buchbeitrag für die Sächsische Zeitung veröffentlicht, in dem es darum geht, wie man Einwanderung populär machen kann! Wenn Sie in Dresden sind, kommen Sie am Dienstag um 14 Uhr zur MIDEM. www.saechsische.de/kultur/regio...
- How Can Make Democracies Immigration Popular? Join us on May 13 as political scientist Alexander Kustov presents his new book In Our Interest at MIDEM. 📍 Dresden & online 🕑 2 PM CEST 🔗 tu-dresden.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #Migration #PublicOpinion #Democracy #MIDEM @tudresden.bsky.social
- Reposted by Oliviero Angeli🚨Who believes in the “Great Replacement”? In my latest article in 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺, I show that those who subscribe to this conspiracy theory are much more politically diverse than commonly assumed, and that their endorsement cannot always be explained by extreme political ideologies. 👇
- Looking forward to moderating Alex Kustov’s talk! His book offers thought-provoking insights on how democracies can win public support for immigration — a crucial topic, especially here in Eastern Germany, where migration criticism runs deep. Join us in person or online! @akoustov.bsky.social
- How Can Make Democracies Immigration Popular? Join us on May 13 as political scientist Alexander Kustov presents his new book In Our Interest at MIDEM. 📍 Dresden & online 🕑 2 PM CEST 🔗 tu-dresden.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #Migration #PublicOpinion #Democracy #MIDEM @tudresden.bsky.social
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliEndlich können wir es zeigen – das Cover von Lea Ypis neuem Buch »Aufrecht«, dem Prequel zu ihrem großartigen Memoir »Frei«. Es erscheint im September und kann hier vorgemerkt werden: shrk.vg/Aufrecht-B @leaypi.bsky.social
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliI decided to start a #thread 🧵 of stories about legal residents and tourists being (illegally) arrested, detained and/or deported by the Trump regime. I'll only post stories from serious sources, as rumors and conspiracies are really not needed in this authoritarian moment.
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliIt’s finally here—just got my first author's copies of "In Our Interest: How Democracies Can Make Immigration Popular"! Excited for more folks to check it out. And hey, even if my evidence and arguments don’t win you over, at least the cover will look great in any room.
- Reposted by Oliviero Angeli#neuhier 🦋
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliInterested in the field? Do not miss this blog by Oliviero Angeli: 'Why liberal refugee policies need enemies'👉🏽 migrationpolicycentre.eu/why-liberal-...
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliIf one person gives a euro to Ukraine, the result is €1. If two people give 2 each, it is €4. If 3,000 give 3,000 each, it is 9 million. Let’s coordinate, here 👇 and please re-post to spread the word. yourcontributionsquared.eu/en/
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliA visualisation of how European states will likely develop in population numbers with vs. without immigration (based on average net migration levels). www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliSehr übersichtlicher Policy Brief von @olivieroangeli.bsky.social bei @forum-midem.bsky.social an der @tudresden.bsky.social, der Positionen der Parteien zu Asylrecht, Grenzpolitik, Arbeitsmigration und Familienzusammenführung vergleicht und Gemeinsamkeiten sowie Unterschiede herausarbeitet.
- 📌 Migration als Wahlkampfthema Drei Tage vor der Wahl gebe ich in meinem MIDEM Policy Brief einen Überblick über die migrationspolitischen Positionen der Parteien. Wo verlaufen die Trennlinien? Wo gibt es Schnittmengen? 🔗 Zum Policy Brief: forum-midem.de/migration-al... #Bundestagswahl #Migration
- Excited to co-organize this workshop in my old home, Florence! Together with a.o. @lenkadrazanova.bsky.social @maikherold.bsky.social @yuliala.bsky.social, we’ll address key migration questions: policy shifts, polarization, and the situation of Ukrainian refugees Join us on-site or tune in online!
- 📢 How do migration attitudes & policies evolve? What’s driving polarisation? How is Europe responding to Ukrainian refugees? Join us at this collaborative workshop w. MIDEM for a deep dive into these pressing migration questions. 📅 Friday 14 March 10:00-18:00 🔗 Register loom.ly/AOR5-gs
- 📌 Migration als Wahlkampfthema Drei Tage vor der Wahl gebe ich in meinem MIDEM Policy Brief einen Überblick über die migrationspolitischen Positionen der Parteien. Wo verlaufen die Trennlinien? Wo gibt es Schnittmengen? 🔗 Zum Policy Brief: forum-midem.de/migration-al... #Bundestagswahl #Migration
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliEin lesenswerter Überblick zur AfD & der FPÖ, mit einigen Einschätzungen meinerseits: Die Gemeinsamkeiten zwischen beiden Parteien überwiegen, doch es gibt relevante Unterschiede (z. B. bei den Themen erneuerbare Energien & EU-Frage). @derstandard.at 📰 www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliAttitudes on #migration steadily improved across Europe over time with just a slight setback after 2020. Despite cross-country differences, age & edu are main drivers of opinions on migration. See recent #GMIH analysis of 20 years of @ess-survey.bsky.social data👇 www.rfberlin.com/attitudes-to...
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- Reposted by Oliviero Angeli📣 Call for papers for junior (non-tenured) researchers: Workshop on “The Impact of Immigration and Refugee Inflows on Host Country Economies”, March 6‐7 in Berlin Keynote: Anna Maria Mayda (Georgetown University) Submission Deadline: December 20, 2024 #EconConf #Econsky
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliHi there 👋, this is the blue sky over Florence, seen from the European University Institute! We’ve just landed here 🚀 and can’t wait to connect with all of you. Follow us to get the latest on research, events, and EUI campus life! 📲 @eui-eu.bsky.social
- 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: Join us for a virtual Lunchtalk next week! Marta will present findings from her upcoming study on the evolution of Polish #migration (policies) 🇵🇱, including insights on the Tusk government. I'll be moderating the event Follow @forum-midem.bsky.social for updates
- 🇵🇱 Polen im Wandel? Vom Auswanderungs- zum Zuwanderungsland: @mkozlowska.bsky.social analysiert Polens aktuelle Migrationspolitik. Kommentiert v. Marta Otwinowski (@mediendienst-integration.de) #Online Anmelden👉 tu-dresden.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @tudresden.bsky.social @stiftungmercator.bsky.social
- Reposted by Oliviero Angeli🌍 Top 10 countries of birth for migrants in #EU 27, from 1990-2020. #migration
- Reposted by Oliviero Angeliat://did:plc:lthbv3mftkc5wd57a4zf2poc/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lbwxk4dakx2p
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliContested boundaries: migration and citizenship regimes in comparative perspective Call for papers for the @mpc-eui.bsky.social @globalcit.bsky.social annual conference May 8-9 2025 EUI, Florence, Italy migrationpolicycentre.eu/call-for-pap...
- I put together a starter pack on extremism and populism research with my colleagues at @tudresden.bsky.social Feel free to share it and let me know if you’d suggest adding yourself or someone else! go.bsky.app/VDZhPz6at://did:plc:w6vy763bxkhzy7qa4fevjbze/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lbykfuhi372g
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliNew paper in @apsrjournal.bsky.social with @andreasbeerli.bsky.social, Dominik Hangartner, and Dalston Ward about #immigration and voting for the #FarRight in #Switzerland
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliNon-native English speakers need 50% more time to write a paper When they do, they face a 2.5 times higher chance of being rejected because of language journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliA friction between Meloni and Salvini on Israel (Palestine) is not that new. FdI and Lega indeed differ in their positions on 🇮🇱/🇵🇸similar as they do on 🇷🇺/🇺🇦: see onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/SRQQEF...
- My recently published and co-edited book on #Migration (part of @dvpwtheoriesektion.bsky.social series) is in German, so here’s a brief introduction in English with focus on my chapter 1/3🧵
- In my chapter, I focus on the dynamics of mobility and immobility. While migration studies often celebrate mobility as freedom, I argue that immobility - whether chosen or enforced - is just as crucial, and its (political) consequences are often overlooked 2/3
- A takeaway: immobility fosters local ties, but it can also fuel resentment against 'cosmopolitan elites', shaping radical right attitudes. Understanding the immobile perspective helps to explain why debates on migration provoke such strong reactions 3/3
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliStarting the day with terrific news: my paper with Sergi Martínez (EAFIT) and Ethan vanderWilden (U of Wisconsin) on far-right normalization and discounting of their extreme positions has been conditionally accepted at Political Science Research and Methods (PSRM). I believe it's very timely.
- An informative article (in German) examines why EU countries declare a 'state of emergency' on asylum (with data on arrivals). I shared insights on how this narrative is a tool for radical right parties: in power, to push legal boundaries; out of power, to fuel fears and demand drastic measures.
- Warum mehrere EU-Staaten einen "Notstand" ausrufen In mehreren EU-Ländern plädieren politische Kräfte für #Sonderregeln in der #Asylpolitik. Der Grund: Ihr Land befinde sich wegen der hohen Flüchtlingszahlen im #Notstand. Was sagen die Zahlen und Daten? mediendienst-integration.de/artikel/waru...
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliNot just fun, but surprisingly useful, b/c it can help to make your local graph a bit more complete. The second setting in particular helped me to find people/institutions without a large following (yet), whom I know from elsewhere.
- Reposted by Oliviero Angeli“I’ve noticed I’m not in your starter pack. Any particular reason for that?”
- Reposted by Oliviero AngeliOK, here is my pre-registered take: Trump will make American immigration attitudes great again, again. goodauthority.org/news/trump-2...
- Will the US negativity to immigration reverse now? Quite likely! Folks forget immigration backlash works both ways. Pro-immigration politics may be unpopular, but so is unnecessarily cruel anti-immigration politics. Our new paper on "The Reverse Backlash" is open-access now doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
- Reposted by Oliviero Angeli"My thesis supervisor Jürgen Habermas has told me recently he would not have succeeded in today's academia. He has never applied for a grant in his life and he writes long books" - Patrizia Nanz, President of the European University Institute, in a speech today
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New publication out @wepsocial.bsky.social ! I use a mix of research designs and data to study whether voters polarize in response to elite polarization on the salient issue of immigration. A thread [1/7] - Since I simply can't resist jumping on every social media trend... This is what my professional life looks like according to ChatGPT. A bit too old-fashioned and male-dominated, but at least the coffee is on point #Dresden
- 🧵 What would it mean if far-right parties set asylum/migration policies? Spoiler: Nothing good Together with two colleagues, we looked at policy proposals of six far-right parties including Afd, Rassemblement National & Fratelli d’Italia. The findings in a nutshell. forum-midem.de/wp-content/u...
- Commonalities? Many Differences? Some Common themes include externalizing asylum and strengthening borders. But their views on Europe? That’s where the real split begins
- Far-right parties in the south, such as Fratelli d'Italia (FdI), are less anti-European on migration. In contrast, the Rassemblement National (RN), the AfD and the FPÖ lean towards sovereigntism and Euroscepticism, especially on asylum and migration - with RN & AfD particularly critical of Schengen
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View full threadOverall: Common approach though different policy measures. Differences? Geopolitical (North vs. South) & reflect the realities of governing. Holding power pushed FdI toward pragmatism 📖 Full story? Check the complete MIDEM Policy Paper: forum-midem.de/wp-content/u...
