vd-researchgroup.bsky.social
The KU Leuven Voting and Democracy Research Group studies electoral democracies, public opinion, voting behaviour, political participation, political parties, and democratic institutions. https://research.kuleuven.be/portal/en/unit/58127343?hl=en&lang=en
👤 Joined on 03 April 2025
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@vd-researchgroup.bsky.socialPhD successfully defended! "Beyond the Two-Party Divide" examines how affective polarization works in Europe, and when it matters for democracy. Short answer: Europe's multiparty systems have particularly good "safeguards" to prevent polarization from spiraling out of control like in the U.S.
Show PostPeople who want redistribution are often dismissed as being driven by an ugly emotion: envy. Our new paper in #PSPB challenges this widespread narrative. We show that support for redistribution is less driven by envy and more by the belief that the rich do not deserve their advantage. 🧵⬇️
Show PostHad a great time presenting work with Richard Nadeau at the CPPE colloquium in Konstanz. Thanks @na-wehl.bsky.social et al for the invite and super helpful suggestions! Sunrise over the lake in the morning was a nice bonus! @excinequality.bsky.social | @vd-researchgroup.bsky.social
Show PostGlad to see our paper on religious cleavages in Western Europe (with @melff.bsky.social & Kamil Marcinkiewicz) out at the @ejprjournal.bsky.social ! cup.org/4qhTx3j
Show Post📢 New publication 📢 We are pleased to shine the spotlight on Toine Paulissen's PhD (@vd-researchgroup.bsky.social - KU Leuven)! 👉 The PhD summary by @toinepaulissen.bsky.social : doi.org/10.54195/plc... 👉A critical review by @theresareidy.bsky.social : doi.org/10.54195/plc... #openaccess
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