iprnickp.bsky.social
Prof Public Policy & Director, Institute for Policy Research, University of Bath. Trustee at Foundations and HEPI. Chair, Living Wage Commission.
👤 Joined on 24 October 2023
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@iprnickp.bsky.socialGermany: Saxony-Anhalt regional elections today 🇩🇪 🇪🇺 Early trends suggest turnout could set a new record for Eastern Germany (excl. Berlin). The current high-water mark is Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's 79% in 1998, when the state election coincided with the national parliament election. #ltwst #ltwlsa
Show PostGreat obituary of Habermas by @mattpolprof.bsky.social: jacobin.com/2026/03/habe... I only recently learned of the outline of Habermas' thought after reading Matt's recent review of his career: www.liberalcurrents.com/also-a-revie...
Show PostAn individualist conception of 'citizen' is focused on not directly harming others. A communitarian notion of citizens is concerned with us as cooperative problem-solvers who can help each other attain much more than we could in isolation. citizen-network.org/library/citi... @iprnickp.bsky.social
Show PostDeeper European cooperation on defence is crucial with an expansionist Russia on our doorstep. Negotiating full UK access to SAFE is a critical first step for both the UK and the EU. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/18/us-military-support-european-defence-union-ukraine
Show PostFull house at CIPSS today for Prof. @srdj.bsky.social's talk titled "Five Eyes in the Age of Donald Trump." Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great discussion!
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