I present speaking into a handheld microphone while gesturing. Behind me, a slide titled “The MEDem Workflow” outlines continuous dataset annotation work, with a large arrow diagram highlighting operationalisations, variable-to-concept mappings, and real-world entities. The image captures a live academic presentation setting.

No day without some excitement. Today I presented @medem.bsky.social at the #CSDI workshop 2026 - currently being held at @univie.ac.at: truly comparative research requires a research infrastructure for data harmonisation and data linkage… and that’s where #MEDem comes in. ⚙️

Lees alles over: Lintje voor stoomexpert Gerrit Jan van Eijk in Medemblik | op Westfriesland Praat, Voor en door Westfriezen | #GerritJanvanEijk #JanNieuwenburg #Koninklijkeonderscheiding #lintje #medem
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We are happy and proud to participate in @medem.bsky.social , the #researchinfrastructure that will elevate European #democracy research 🚀 Thank you #MEDem for castingen the spotlight on us with this piece 👇

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. 🗳️📊

#Election #Democracy
The 3rd #MEDem Conference took place at GESIS in Cologne. Over the course of two days, researchers, policymakers, and data experts came together to exchange insights on the needs of data-driven democracy research.
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imagine being that #MEDEM vet who I saw fund raising on Facebook

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How to move forward Collaborate on improving data coverage Filling gaps in poliitical text orpora Collecting online platform data via APls, webscraping and the Digital Services Act Share open-source software, R packages and infrastructure components Improve conditions for data sharing Critically evaluate and improve the application of Al Requires collaboration and funding at the European level

@sebstier.bsky.social at #MEDem Conf: computational research of democracy stands in the shoulders of the few enthusiasts who create datasets, software and infrastructure for it. How can we move forward? Short answer: more collaboration & sharing!

Day 1 at #MEDem Conference @gesis.org in Cologne, where I had the chance to share a personal perspective on data infrastructure projects for democracy research. Slides here: simonmunzert.com/medem25/

Sarah de Lange presents at the 3rd MEDem Conference 2025. Behind her, a slide shows the book “The Normalization of the Radical Right” and a quote on how radical-right behavior grows when previously hidden views become socially acceptable.

Simon Munzert speaks at the 3rd MEDem Conference 2025 on the past, present, and future of democracy research.

🚀 Kicking off day 1 of the 3rd #MEDemConference at @gesis.org! From @sldelange.bsky.social discussing radical-right normalization 🗳️ to calls to consolidate democracy data by @simonsaysnothin.bsky.social 📊 — keynotes spotlight why #MEDem matters for democracy.

Integrate ○ Researchers get lost in building fragmented data infrastructures (case in point: me). ○ specialized collection is fine, but fragmented dissemination hinders use. ○ Lack of integration blocks comparative research. Whot I'd like MEDem to build towards ○ Incentivization of shared infrastructures ○ Toolkits to standardize data collection (measurement and interoperability)

@simonsaysnothin.bsky.social at #MEDem Conf: we need to integrate our efforts instead of researchers all building their own datasets and infrastructure. Couldn't agree more!

Screenshot of the article “Open science in democracy research: the research infrastructure ‘Monitoring Electoral Democracy’ (MEDem)” published in European Political Science. The header shows the journal name, DOI link, and the label “DEBATE.” Below, the title is followed by the author list: Hajo Boomgaarden, Alexia Katsanidou, Sylvia Kritzinger, Georg Lutz, Johanna Willmann, and Jakob-Moritz Eberl. The abstract explains the aims of MEDem as a European research infrastructure to make democracy research data FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable). Keywords listed include open science, FAIR data, ESFRI roadmap, research infrastructure, democracy research, data harmonization, data linking, and data set search. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/s41304-025-00534-8

They say: once there’s a paper 📝, it’s real…
🎉 #MEDem in #EPS @ecpr.bsky.social

The paper outlines how MEDem will strengthen #OpenScience by making data #FAIR in #DemocracyResearch – and how scholars across Europe are joining forces to build a truly open #ResearchInfrastructure ⚙️

„Wir fördern gezielt den Ausbau der Datenkompetenzen und Infrastrukturen in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften, damit vorhandene Datenressourcen für neue Forschungsfragen genutzt werden können. Dazu zählt ab 2026 der Aufbau einer Dateninfrastruktur zur Extremismusbekämpfung, ab 2027 die Einrichtung eines Akademienzentrums Digitale Lexikographie und der Aufbau einer europäischen Forschungsdateninfrastruktur zur vergleichenden Demokratieforschung (MEDem).“ English (translation): “We specifically support the expansion of data skills and infrastructures in the humanities and social sciences, so that existing data resources can be used for new research questions. This includes, starting in 2026, the development of a data infrastructure for combating extremism, in 2027 the establishment of an Academy Center for Digital Lexicography, and the creation of a European research data infrastructure for comparative democracy research (MEDem).”

We are delighted that the new “Hightech Agenda Deutschland” by the #BMFTR recognizes the importance of strengthening data infrastructures in the social sciences and humanities – and explicitly mentions #MEDem. ⚙️📊

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A small boat covered with a dark tarp is moored along a sunny canal in Amsterdam, with typical narrow Dutch houses and parked cars lining the waterway under green trees.

A wide sunset view over the cityscape of Amsterdam, seen from a high vantage point, with buildings and tree-lined streets stretching toward the horizon under a soft pastel sky.

Sunny & productive days in Amsterdam! ☀️ The MEDem Infrastructure’s Service Center for Text & Multimedia Data 📚📺📱gathered for a 2-day workshop to discuss services & put plans into action. Important steps forward - one step at a time! ⚙️📊 #MEDem #DemocracyResearch #EuropeanInfrastructure #DataScience

🔗⚙️ Excited to announce a new #MoU between #MEDem & @icpsr.bsky.social! Partnering to tackle #ICT -related challenges & support data-driven #DemocracyResearch worldwide. 🌐📊 Read more on the MEDemBlog: www.medem.eu/mou-icpsr/

Kickstarting MEDem Training and Capacity Building: First Workshop held in Katowice - Monitoring Electoral Democracy Kickstarting MEDem Training and Capacity Building: First Workshop held in Katowice On April 16, 2025 the first MEDem Workshop hosted by the Service Center for Training and Capacity, led by Damian Guze...

📚 The first #MEDem workshop hosted by #UniSilesia marked the launch of MEDem's Service Center for Training and Capacity Building. It offered a first look at how MEDem will support the research community through shared resources, methods, and collaborative exchange.

📖 Read more on our #MEDemBlog 👉

#MEDem is thrilled to join forces with @ess-survey.bsky.social — further strengthening our shared commitment to high-quality data and collaborative research across Europe. 🤝 🌍

#MEDem #ESS #EuropeanResearchInfrastructure

We're proud to see #MEDem mentioned in the latest @jcms-eu.bsky.social article by Richard Whitaker, @sofiavasilopoulou.bsky.social & @kgattermann.bsky.social! The authors call for coordinated survey design—ideally within the MEDem framework—to better link data across studies and time. 📊🔗🇪🇺

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#CNES is proud to be a partner of #MEDem! Congratulations @medem.bsky.social 🥳on this important step in strengthening and consolidating the research and data landscape in #DemocracyResearch

🤝Joining forces for #DemocracyResearch! #MEDem has started collaborations with leading European SSH research infrastructures: @ess-survey.bsky.social , @cessda.bsky.social, @ggp.bsky.social, #SHARE-ERIC, and #CLARIN-ERIC! 👉 Read more about this on our blog: www.medem.eu/joining-forc...

„Gerade in einer Zeit, in der Demokratien weltweit unter Druck geraten, braucht es gesichertes Wissen über demokratische Prozesse. #MEDem schafft die Grundlage dafür und ermöglicht vollkommen neue Herangehensweisen in der Demokratieforschung" betonen Hajo Boomgaarden & Sylvia Kritzinger.

Exciting news for #MEDem! 🙌🍾

We did it! 🙌
#MEDem is now formally established and funded for the coming years. ✅
Application to the #ESFRI #Roadmap is ongoing. ✅
Huge thanks to everyone who supported us—over the years, months, weeks, and in the final moments too! 🤝
A major step forward for #DemocracyResearch. 🗳️

Incredibly proud to be part of this! 🌍 On 10 April 2025, MEDem – Monitoring Electoral Democracy in Europe – officially submitted its ESFRI Roadmap application, backed by 15 countries. A huge step for democracy research across Europe! 🇪🇺 #MEDem #DemocracyResearch #ESFRI
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MEDem has applied for ESFRI Roadmap 2026: Shaping the Future of European Democracy Research - Monitoring Electoral Democracy MEDem has applied for inclusion on the ESFRI Roadmap 2026: Shaping the Future of European Democracy Research On April 8, 2025, MEDem (Monitoring Electoral Democracy) took a major next step toward shap...

🎉 Big step for #MEDem! We’ve officially applied for the #ESFRIroadmap2026— backed by 15 governments, 1,000+ researchers & 100+ institutions/associations.
One more milestone toward building Europe’s infrastructure for comparative #DemocracyResearch ✅
Read more on our #MEDemBlog 👉

As we prepare to submit our #ESFRI application, #MEDem has reached an incredible milestone—over 1,000 personal endorsements! 🤩🎉
A heartfelt thank you to all democracy scholars from Europe and beyond for supporting us on our journey towards shaping the future of #data-driven #DemocracyResearch! 📊✨

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🎞️De Niro x 2 en #TheAltoKnights 
#Medem y su poética 8 

🍿El filtro más necesario @RaqHdez @LuchiniSolano y @RobertoLancha 

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🌟 Another milestone for #MEDem! We’re now backed by 900+ #democracyresearchers worldwide! 🌍
🙌 Let’s keep the momentum going and reach 1,000 soon!
It only takes a minute to sign 👉 www.medem.eu/medem-endorsements

Participating in the #MEDem Steering Committee workshop in Vienna marked my second opportunity to join these in-person discussions. 🏛️
Over two productive days, we made significant progress toward the upcoming #ESFRI roadmap submission!
#DemocracyResearch

🌍 This week, the #MEDem Steering Committee gathered in Vienna for a highly productive 2-day workshop—the final meeting before the #ESFRI roadmap submission! 🚀
Huge thanks to everyone who participated and contributed to this inspiring final push. Onwards to the finish line! 💪✨ #DemocracyResearch