๐ What can party manifestos tell us about party competition across democracies?
Our latest MEDem Data Network Focus spotlights the @manifestoproj.bsky.social with insights from Pola Lehmann (@wzb.bsky.social) and Simon Franzmann (@uni-goettingen.de).
Read more: www.medem.eu/medem-data-n...
Pre-announcement: Call for questions, Selects 2027
Contribute your questions to the Swiss electoral study during the 2027 federal elections.
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Call: end of April 2026
๐ Deadline: end of June 2026
Selects 2023, including datasets, questionnaires & documentation www.swissubase.ch/en/catalogue...
Workshop graphic for the CSDI Workshop 2026 in Vienna featuring the logos of CSDI, MEDem, the Generations & Gender Programme, and Meeting Destination Vienna above three event photos showing speakers presenting at the University of Vienna.
๐๐ From survey data quality to research infrastructures:
The #CSDIWorkshop 2026 in Vienna brought together researchers and practitioners to discuss current challenges and innovations in comparative survey design and implementation.
Read more in our latest #MEDemBlog: www.medem.eu/csdi-worksho...
Panel session at the Comparative Survey Design workshop at the University of Vienna: four speakers stand at the front of a conference room, one presenting with a microphone while others stand beside a podium and projection screen displaying the university website.
Key takeaway from our panel at #CSDI with @jamoeberl.bsky.social, @paulbederke.bsky.social & @ggp.bsky.social on data linkage and interoperability:
Better connected research communities ๐ better connected data ๐ more comparable research across countries and time!
Looking for ideas on how to secure funding for your next election survey?๐ก
๐ข Attend the next #CNES Online Seminar on:
โFundraising Strategies: Experiences, Ideas and Practical Insights in a Challenging Era for Electoral Researchโ
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May 19th 15:00-16:00 Central European Time (UTC/GMT+2).
Researcher Julie de Jong introducing CSDI
Sylvia Kritzinger welcoming words for CSDI workshop
๐ Comparative Survey Design and Implementation (CSDI) workshop kicks off in Vienna!
Hosted by MEDem, it brings together researchers and practitioners to advance survey data linkage and harmonization.
Looking forward to the discussions ahead, especially our panel tomorrow.
Stay tuned!
The new V-Dem Democracy Report 2026 is out: โUnraveling the Democratic Era.โ
@vdeminstitute.bsky.social has all the facts.
We are happy and proud to participate in @medem.bsky.social , the #researchinfrastructure that will elevate European #democracy research ๐ Thank you #MEDem for castingen the spotlight on us with this piece ๐
Two map graphs show the state of liberal democracy according to the V-Dem Liberal Democracy index for 2025 and 2024. The higher the score (or darker blue), the more democratic the country. Lower scores (or dark red) mean less democratic. While North and South America, Western Europe and Oceania are mostly in the blue, most parts of Asia and Africa are in the red in 2025. In comparison to the map for 2024, the map graph for 2025 shows democratic backsliding in some traditionally stable democracies in Western Europe and North America, in particular the USA, United Kingdom and Italy.
๐ข Out Now! V-Dem Dataset v16 & the V-Dem Institute Democracy Report 2026
๐พ The V-Dem Dataset: v-dem.net/data/the-v-d...
๐ฐ The Report "Unraveling The Democratic Era?โ: v-dem.net/publications...
๐ Explore the new data with the V-Dem Graphing tools: v-dem.net/graphing/gra...
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How do we connect election studies across countries?
The Consortium of National Election Studies links national election study teams and supports comparative research on elections and voting behaviour.
On our blog, Olga Gyafarsova explains how the network started and what it offers.
Read more ๐
Great to have @ecpmf.bsky.social supporting #MEDem
Media freedom is a core part of democracy research, and we are excited to see the #MEDemCommunity continue to grow. ๐ณ๏ธ๐
There is still one month left to apply to the WhoGov Mini-Conference on Political Elites. The deadline is the 1st of April.
It takes place in Oslo, August 20-21st, 2026. We welcome research on political elites broadly understood.
Call is found here : bit.ly/whogovminico...
Having worked on MEDem since 2022, I am incredibly proud of how far we have come. This would not have been possible without the broad support of such committed #MEDemCommunity.
If there is one thing I am absolutely convinced of, it is that #DemocracyResearch needs its own #ResearchInfrastructure. ๐ค
MEDem attended the #ESFRIroadmap2026 hearings โ
This crucial step was only possible thanks to our incredible community. Thank you for the continued trust and strong support! ๐
But what does this milestone mean, and what comes next?
Read more on our #MEDemBlog ๐ www.medem.eu/a-shared-ste...
Together, we deployed a new instance of AmCAT (amcat4.labs.vu.nl) for the @medem.bsky.social project in Vienna โ strengthening infrastructure for open & reproducible computational content analysis.
โฌ๏ธThrilled to join as an Inaugural Member of the Israel National Consortium MEDem @medem.bsky.social : Liron Lavi (BIU), @noamgidron.bsky.social (HUJI), Osnat Akirav (ISPSA), @yaelrkaplan.bsky.social (OU), @acavari.bsky.social & Asif Efrat (RU), @ayakter.bsky.social &
@liranharsgor.bsky.social โจ
Graphic announcing Israel joining the MEDem National Coordinators Network. The MEDem logo appears at the top left, with a map of Europe at the top right highlighting participating countries in blue. Below are three circular headshots labeled Jennifer Oser, Liran Harsgor, and Alon Yakter. Under each photo is their institutional affiliation: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, University of Haifa, and Tel Aviv University. At the bottom, the MEDem website (medem.eu) and contact email (info@medem.eu) are displayed.
๐ Our colleagues @liranharsgor.bsky.social ky.social, @jenny-oser.bsky.social & @ayakter.bsky.social have formed a National Consortium in Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ. An important step toward consolidating national efforts!
Thank you for your trust & investing in the infrastructural foundations our field depends on ๐ค
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Thursday, reading tip day!
๐ฑStaying on theme with Clean Energy Day, todayโs reading tip is: โRight-wing ideology reduces the effects of education on climate change beliefs in more developed countries.โ
๐ Explore the full article ๐
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#EVS #Climate #Europe #EVS2026
EVS 2026 is underway ๐๐
The 6th wave of the EVS combines its historic values โโtime series with a new framework on European Values, addressing democracy, rule of law, sustainability, and Europe in a changing world.
Fieldwork started in Dec 2025 and continues across Europe in 2026.
bit.ly/45T969x
As part of the PUSHBACKLASH project, @gesis.org ๐ฉ๐ช have released the #European #Gender Attitudes Harmonized Database.
This database includes our #data harmonised with three other major #surveys: Eurobarometer ๐ช๐บ, @evs-values.bsky.social and @isspsurvey.bsky.social.
The datasets from our @protestinstitut.bsky.social project โ20 years of protest survey dataโ are finally online for scientific re-use. We processed 30+ datasets, covering protests on peace, climate, trade, migration, equality & more. Now available @gesis.org ๐
search.gesis.org?source=%7B%2...
Pew Research Center is seeking a Data Archivist to support our commitment to open science and data transparency. This newly created role will play a key part in enhancing the accessibility, usability, and reproducibility of our research data while continuing to protect the privacy and identity of our survey participants. As Data Archivist, you will lead efforts to create and implement best practices for preparing, documenting, and disseminating datasets. These best practices should maximize FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles while minimizing disclosure risk. You will work across teams to ensure our data is well-organized and thoroughly documented. You will serve as an internal advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are not only accurate and comprehensive but also easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public. This is a full-time, Pew Research Center position. The position is funded by an external grant and limited to a two-year term.
Primary Responsibilities Develop optimization procedures to improve discoverability of our datasets on internal and external platforms Develop and maintain standards to improve accessibility of our microdata and tab plans by changing/adding formats and/or adding documentation Identify metadata documentation best practices and a process to implement those best practices at the Center Work with Legal to evaluate most appropriate license to publicly share the Center's survey data, including Creative Common options Identify and correct processing inefficiencies in our data publication process Sit on the internal Disclosure Risk Taskforce Document analytical decisions and code to support transparency and replicability, including the development of a RACI chart for publishing code to recreate derived variables that are used in reports but are not included in the microdata Manage/create merged time series datasets for select Center datasets Identify a process for internally archiving data and projects that are no longer in active use Identify and implement a process to assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) to microdata Prepare and upload public-facing datasets and restricted-use datasets for external sharing. Train staff on FAIR principles and best practices in data archiving.
Education/Training/Experience Bachelorโs degree required, preferably in library sciences, organizational management, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience with data archiving, database management, or survey research. This may include graduate training at the MA/PhD level or equivalent experience in an applied setting. At least 3-5 years of experience applying FAIR and open science principles. Background in social science research or data curation. Experience in data management, archiving, or research support. Familiarity with FAIR principles, Creative Common licensing, data privacy principles, and exposure risk. Proficiency in metadata standards and documentation tools. Experience managing research projects, including working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Stata) and reproducible research workflows. Knowledge, Skill and Workplace Requirements Strong organizational and communication skills. Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products. Ability to work independently to carry out special projects from start to finish. Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously. Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with other team members, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center teams. Ability to balance competing priorities and identify optimal solutions FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: Starting salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $100,000 - $120,000. Hybrid Work Schedule: Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Centerโs Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
Please share - @pewresearch.org wants to hire a data archivist who will be an advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public.
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I realised I follow several journals and now I learn about new publications and interesting papers often here first - so I made a Starter Pack with journal accounts in case you wanted to as well.
Let me know if I missed an important journal and I'll add it.
go.bsky.app/L57tAru
Advertisement for the Political Data Yearbook, inviting individuals to join the editorial team, with a "Find out more" button.
Call for Co-Editor of @pdyearbook.bsky.social (PDY) - deadline 31st of January 2026.
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Are you passionate about data and analysis?
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Do you have a strong research background in political parties and governments in Europe and beyond?
Find out how to apply - https://cup.org/4soRGLQ
The #EuropeanDemocracyShield is an important step toward coordinated, evidence-driven democratic resilience in the EU.
Its focus on a protected information space, free and fair elections, and evidence-based policymaking aligns closely with MEDemโs mission.
We fully support this initiative.
๐ข New Thematic dataset: ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ
The #Demscore v6 update comes with a new thematic dataset on Laws and Liberties.
Available for free at the Demscore website: www.demscore.se/data/themati...
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#SocialScienceData #Polisky #PolDataSky #PoliSciSky #PoliticalScienceData
๐ข Donโt miss the next #CNES Seminar, a deep dive into #migrant #electionstudies!
๐ฃ Our Methods School winter programme is now LIVE #ecprms
๐ 16 โ 27 Feb 2026
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๐ Expert-led training on #quantitative, #qualitative, creative & mixed research methods
