Claire Burchett
@cburchett.bsky.social
PhD from KCL. Researching far right, victimhood & antisemitism in DE, FR, AUT.
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Happy to share my first published article based on my PhD in Party Politics with @journals.sagepub.com in open access!
doi.org/10.1177/1354...
doi.org/10.1177/1354...
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Our first joint article with the PhD researchers of my research group @rexklima.bsky.social has just been published! 🎉
"Explaining Attitudes Towards #Climate #Action in Germany: AfD vs. the Greens, the East vs. the West, Wind vs. Solar Energy" is now out.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (1/4)
"Explaining Attitudes Towards #Climate #Action in Germany: AfD vs. the Greens, the East vs. the West, Wind vs. Solar Energy" is now out.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (1/4)
Explaining Attitudes Towards Climate Action in Germany: AfD vs. the Greens, the East vs. the West, Wind vs. Solar Energy
This article analyses the drivers of individual-level support for – and opposition to – renewable energy in general, as well as wind and solar power specifically. We focus on the crucial case of Ge...
www.tandfonline.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Our first joint article with the PhD researchers of my research group @rexklima.bsky.social has just been published! 🎉
"Explaining Attitudes Towards #Climate #Action in Germany: AfD vs. the Greens, the East vs. the West, Wind vs. Solar Energy" is now out.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (1/4)
"Explaining Attitudes Towards #Climate #Action in Germany: AfD vs. the Greens, the East vs. the West, Wind vs. Solar Energy" is now out.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (1/4)
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Much of what we know of Irredentism is based on it in practice. Much also assumes a logical consistency.
Yet how do we explain the use of Irredentism in discourse but not practice, and with inconsistent application?
In my first paper, I attempt to tackle this:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Yet how do we explain the use of Irredentism in discourse but not practice, and with inconsistent application?
In my first paper, I attempt to tackle this:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Selective Irredentism in Populist Radical Right Discourse in Romania
This article introduces selective irredentism to explain why Romanian populist radical right actors emphasize some territorial claims but not others. Romania’s history involves both territorial gai...
www.tandfonline.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Much of what we know of Irredentism is based on it in practice. Much also assumes a logical consistency.
Yet how do we explain the use of Irredentism in discourse but not practice, and with inconsistent application?
In my first paper, I attempt to tackle this:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Yet how do we explain the use of Irredentism in discourse but not practice, and with inconsistent application?
In my first paper, I attempt to tackle this:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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🎉 NEW PUBLICATION🎉
Our paper on "the effect of symbolic policies on climate policy support" has just been published in the APSR ! @apsrjournal.bsky.social (open access)
The end of a long and rewarding journey with the best co-authors @malojan.bsky.social @luissattelmayer.bsky.social
(1/6)
Our paper on "the effect of symbolic policies on climate policy support" has just been published in the APSR ! @apsrjournal.bsky.social (open access)
The end of a long and rewarding journey with the best co-authors @malojan.bsky.social @luissattelmayer.bsky.social
(1/6)
January 19, 2026 at 10:31 AM
🎉 NEW PUBLICATION🎉
Our paper on "the effect of symbolic policies on climate policy support" has just been published in the APSR ! @apsrjournal.bsky.social (open access)
The end of a long and rewarding journey with the best co-authors @malojan.bsky.social @luissattelmayer.bsky.social
(1/6)
Our paper on "the effect of symbolic policies on climate policy support" has just been published in the APSR ! @apsrjournal.bsky.social (open access)
The end of a long and rewarding journey with the best co-authors @malojan.bsky.social @luissattelmayer.bsky.social
(1/6)
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Jenrick didn't need to join Reform to mainstream reactionary politics, just like Badenoch and Starmer haven't needed to either
We can't keep exceptionalising the far right and instead make accountable all of those who mainstream its politics, regardless of their affiliation in politics or the media
We can't keep exceptionalising the far right and instead make accountable all of those who mainstream its politics, regardless of their affiliation in politics or the media
January 16, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Jenrick didn't need to join Reform to mainstream reactionary politics, just like Badenoch and Starmer haven't needed to either
We can't keep exceptionalising the far right and instead make accountable all of those who mainstream its politics, regardless of their affiliation in politics or the media
We can't keep exceptionalising the far right and instead make accountable all of those who mainstream its politics, regardless of their affiliation in politics or the media
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Can the impact of economic crises on political trust be mitigated? @charlotteboucher.fr studies the effect of different measures of social support on trust during the #COVID19 pandemic in Europe. More: buff.ly/htbkwaP
@sciencespo-cee.bsky.social @eurofound.europa.eu @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
@sciencespo-cee.bsky.social @eurofound.europa.eu @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
Political Trust in Crisis: Can Social Protection Make a Difference? - Charlotte Boucher, 2026
How do economic crises harm political trust? And can their impact be mitigated? Using data from Eurofound’s Living, working, and COVID-19 survey conducted acros...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Can the impact of economic crises on political trust be mitigated? @charlotteboucher.fr studies the effect of different measures of social support on trust during the #COVID19 pandemic in Europe. More: buff.ly/htbkwaP
@sciencespo-cee.bsky.social @eurofound.europa.eu @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
@sciencespo-cee.bsky.social @eurofound.europa.eu @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
Back to work and thinking ahead to future conferences?
This week is the last chance to apply to our (+ @joncollins.bsky.social ) section at ECPRGC in Krakow!
Deadline: 9 January
As always, feel free to reach out with any comments/questions. :)
More details here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
This week is the last chance to apply to our (+ @joncollins.bsky.social ) section at ECPRGC in Krakow!
Deadline: 9 January
As always, feel free to reach out with any comments/questions. :)
More details here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
January 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Back to work and thinking ahead to future conferences?
This week is the last chance to apply to our (+ @joncollins.bsky.social ) section at ECPRGC in Krakow!
Deadline: 9 January
As always, feel free to reach out with any comments/questions. :)
More details here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
This week is the last chance to apply to our (+ @joncollins.bsky.social ) section at ECPRGC in Krakow!
Deadline: 9 January
As always, feel free to reach out with any comments/questions. :)
More details here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
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It's out!🍾
I am delighted to announce the publication of our "Germany's History Wars. Contesting Memory and Identity Today"
It is Open Access!
👇 You can download it here for free.
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
I am delighted to announce the publication of our "Germany's History Wars. Contesting Memory and Identity Today"
It is Open Access!
👇 You can download it here for free.
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
December 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
It's out!🍾
I am delighted to announce the publication of our "Germany's History Wars. Contesting Memory and Identity Today"
It is Open Access!
👇 You can download it here for free.
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
I am delighted to announce the publication of our "Germany's History Wars. Contesting Memory and Identity Today"
It is Open Access!
👇 You can download it here for free.
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
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📣 Call for #ecprgc26 Panels & Papers
🛡️ CEE Extremism and Resilience
🪑 @cburchett.bsky.social & @joncollins.bsky.social
⌛ Deadline: 5 Jan buff.ly/Qji5iTa
#PoliSky #CallforPapers #ComparativePolitics #Europe
🛡️ CEE Extremism and Resilience
🪑 @cburchett.bsky.social & @joncollins.bsky.social
⌛ Deadline: 5 Jan buff.ly/Qji5iTa
#PoliSky #CallforPapers #ComparativePolitics #Europe
CEE Extremism and Resilience
European Consortium for Political Research
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📣 Call for #ecprgc26 Panels & Papers
🛡️ CEE Extremism and Resilience
🪑 @cburchett.bsky.social & @joncollins.bsky.social
⌛ Deadline: 5 Jan buff.ly/Qji5iTa
#PoliSky #CallforPapers #ComparativePolitics #Europe
🛡️ CEE Extremism and Resilience
🪑 @cburchett.bsky.social & @joncollins.bsky.social
⌛ Deadline: 5 Jan buff.ly/Qji5iTa
#PoliSky #CallforPapers #ComparativePolitics #Europe
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Are you working on extremism (defined broadly) and/or democratic resilience in CEE?
If so, @joncollins.bsky.social and I are organising a section at ECPR's General Conference in Krakow and we'd love to receive your submission. Deadline is 5 January 📝
Don't hesitate to contact us w any questions!
If so, @joncollins.bsky.social and I are organising a section at ECPR's General Conference in Krakow and we'd love to receive your submission. Deadline is 5 January 📝
Don't hesitate to contact us w any questions!
November 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Are you working on extremism (defined broadly) and/or democratic resilience in CEE?
If so, @joncollins.bsky.social and I are organising a section at ECPR's General Conference in Krakow and we'd love to receive your submission. Deadline is 5 January 📝
Don't hesitate to contact us w any questions!
If so, @joncollins.bsky.social and I are organising a section at ECPR's General Conference in Krakow and we'd love to receive your submission. Deadline is 5 January 📝
Don't hesitate to contact us w any questions!
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Pre-empting @epssnet.bsky.social #epss2026 notifications that are scheduled to go out later this week, thought I'd bump a few things about conferences and acceptances/rejections to put them into perspective (mainly as reminders to myself, but might benefit other early-career folks):
December 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Pre-empting @epssnet.bsky.social #epss2026 notifications that are scheduled to go out later this week, thought I'd bump a few things about conferences and acceptances/rejections to put them into perspective (mainly as reminders to myself, but might benefit other early-career folks):
Highly recommend the below article by Omran Shroufi on the key narratives behind Geert Wilders' pro-Israelism.
It was a pleasure to interview Omran for the @reacpolrn.bsky.social blog, if you'd like a quicker read: reacpol.net/wilders-proi...
It was a pleasure to interview Omran for the @reacpolrn.bsky.social blog, if you'd like a quicker read: reacpol.net/wilders-proi...
You can find Omran's research article, upon which this interview is based, here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
This interview was conducted by @cburchett.bsky.social
This interview was conducted by @cburchett.bsky.social
A critical discourse analysis of Geert Wilders’ pro-Israelism
Although it is increasingly common for far-right parties in Europe to express support for Israel, the motivations behind this stance remain uncertain – besides an obvious attempt to distance themse...
www.tandfonline.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Highly recommend the below article by Omran Shroufi on the key narratives behind Geert Wilders' pro-Israelism.
It was a pleasure to interview Omran for the @reacpolrn.bsky.social blog, if you'd like a quicker read: reacpol.net/wilders-proi...
It was a pleasure to interview Omran for the @reacpolrn.bsky.social blog, if you'd like a quicker read: reacpol.net/wilders-proi...
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Focusing on extreme events such as the reports of Farage’s teenage past can exceptionalise the nature of far-right politics and make it harder to call out
Some thoughts @theconversation.com on the mainstreaming of far-right politics
theconversation.com/nigel-farage...
Some thoughts @theconversation.com on the mainstreaming of far-right politics
theconversation.com/nigel-farage...
Nigel Farage’s alleged teenage comments are a distraction from the damage of his politics
Reports of such appalling behaviour – and Farage’s reaction – give us an insight into the leader of the UK’s rising far-right party.
theconversation.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Focusing on extreme events such as the reports of Farage’s teenage past can exceptionalise the nature of far-right politics and make it harder to call out
Some thoughts @theconversation.com on the mainstreaming of far-right politics
theconversation.com/nigel-farage...
Some thoughts @theconversation.com on the mainstreaming of far-right politics
theconversation.com/nigel-farage...
Are you working on extremism (defined broadly) and/or democratic resilience in CEE?
If so, @joncollins.bsky.social and I are organising a section at ECPR's General Conference in Krakow and we'd love to receive your submission. Deadline is 5 January 📝
Don't hesitate to contact us w any questions!
If so, @joncollins.bsky.social and I are organising a section at ECPR's General Conference in Krakow and we'd love to receive your submission. Deadline is 5 January 📝
Don't hesitate to contact us w any questions!
November 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Are you working on extremism (defined broadly) and/or democratic resilience in CEE?
If so, @joncollins.bsky.social and I are organising a section at ECPR's General Conference in Krakow and we'd love to receive your submission. Deadline is 5 January 📝
Don't hesitate to contact us w any questions!
If so, @joncollins.bsky.social and I are organising a section at ECPR's General Conference in Krakow and we'd love to receive your submission. Deadline is 5 January 📝
Don't hesitate to contact us w any questions!
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Today marks 10 years since the 2015 Paris terror attacks. Le Monde published the life stories of 112 of the victims. It is such an overwhelming, heartbreaking read
www.lemonde.fr/attaques-a-p...
www.lemonde.fr/attaques-a-p...
Attentats du 13-Novembre : le mémorial du « Monde » aux victimes
En 2015, « Le Monde » avait publié les portraits des hommes et des femmes tués dans les attaques afin de conserver la mémoire de ces vies fauchées.
www.lemonde.fr
November 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Today marks 10 years since the 2015 Paris terror attacks. Le Monde published the life stories of 112 of the victims. It is such an overwhelming, heartbreaking read
www.lemonde.fr/attaques-a-p...
www.lemonde.fr/attaques-a-p...
It was great to share some of my PhD research on the National Rally and victimhood identity at the conference « Identités, fluidité et altérité : Perspectives pluridisciplinaires » at Université Bourgogne Europe last week. Thank you for the invitation @theoaiolfi.bsky.social !
October 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
It was great to share some of my PhD research on the National Rally and victimhood identity at the conference « Identités, fluidité et altérité : Perspectives pluridisciplinaires » at Université Bourgogne Europe last week. Thank you for the invitation @theoaiolfi.bsky.social !
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Normalising ideas which just a few years ago would have been regarded as career ending extremism but now are seen as legit, because they are constantly in every centre right MP and journalist's X replies, may end being Elon Musk's most lasting, and most destructive, impact on British politics.
October 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Normalising ideas which just a few years ago would have been regarded as career ending extremism but now are seen as legit, because they are constantly in every centre right MP and journalist's X replies, may end being Elon Musk's most lasting, and most destructive, impact on British politics.
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What an admirably clear statement from the Jewish Leadership Council, especially when all of those involved must surely have been dealing with so many other urgent challenges in safety, security and grief + shock today before having this further divisive and distracting intervention to address too.
October 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
What an admirably clear statement from the Jewish Leadership Council, especially when all of those involved must surely have been dealing with so many other urgent challenges in safety, security and grief + shock today before having this further divisive and distracting intervention to address too.
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*NEW PSA FILM* Why does #Equality, #Diversity & #Inclusion matter in academia?
Find out with Dr Michael Bankole @mikebankole.bsky.social how to help champion #EDI how and where you teach.
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The Political Studies Association is proud to share our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Video Series, bringing together EDI voices from across our community.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
*NEW PSA FILM* Why does #Equality, #Diversity & #Inclusion matter in academia?
Find out with Dr Michael Bankole @mikebankole.bsky.social how to help champion #EDI how and where you teach.
➡️ buff.ly/rYu9KAq
Supported by @acadsocsciences.bsky.social @ukri.org
#PoliticalStudies #BHM2025
Find out with Dr Michael Bankole @mikebankole.bsky.social how to help champion #EDI how and where you teach.
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Supported by @acadsocsciences.bsky.social @ukri.org
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Mit Anton Pelinka (1941–2025) verliert Österreich eine Stimme des kritischen Denkens.
Ein Nachruf seines langjährigen Kollegen am Institut für Politikwissenschaft Günther Pallaver:
www.uibk.ac.at/de/politikwi...
Ein Nachruf seines langjährigen Kollegen am Institut für Politikwissenschaft Günther Pallaver:
www.uibk.ac.at/de/politikwi...
† Univ. Prof. Dr. Anton Pelinka (1941–2025)
Ein Nachruf von Univ.-Prof. DDr. Günther Pallaver.
www.uibk.ac.at
October 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Mit Anton Pelinka (1941–2025) verliert Österreich eine Stimme des kritischen Denkens.
Ein Nachruf seines langjährigen Kollegen am Institut für Politikwissenschaft Günther Pallaver:
www.uibk.ac.at/de/politikwi...
Ein Nachruf seines langjährigen Kollegen am Institut für Politikwissenschaft Günther Pallaver:
www.uibk.ac.at/de/politikwi...
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Whether it is out of sheer incompetence or ideological alignment, this government is doing the far right's work
The only consistent thing they have done since getting in power is echo reactionary talking points. There is not one bad faith reactionary tirade they won't lap up and recite.
The only consistent thing they have done since getting in power is echo reactionary talking points. There is not one bad faith reactionary tirade they won't lap up and recite.
September 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Whether it is out of sheer incompetence or ideological alignment, this government is doing the far right's work
The only consistent thing they have done since getting in power is echo reactionary talking points. There is not one bad faith reactionary tirade they won't lap up and recite.
The only consistent thing they have done since getting in power is echo reactionary talking points. There is not one bad faith reactionary tirade they won't lap up and recite.
Reposted by Claire Burchett
That's a wrap!
The second edition of the Reactionary Politics Summer School is over!
Once again, it was incredibly energizing to share this space with critical, committed researchers from all over the world ❤️
More info about the RPSS below
1/
reacpol.net/summer-schoo...
The second edition of the Reactionary Politics Summer School is over!
Once again, it was incredibly energizing to share this space with critical, committed researchers from all over the world ❤️
More info about the RPSS below
1/
reacpol.net/summer-schoo...
September 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
That's a wrap!
The second edition of the Reactionary Politics Summer School is over!
Once again, it was incredibly energizing to share this space with critical, committed researchers from all over the world ❤️
More info about the RPSS below
1/
reacpol.net/summer-schoo...
The second edition of the Reactionary Politics Summer School is over!
Once again, it was incredibly energizing to share this space with critical, committed researchers from all over the world ❤️
More info about the RPSS below
1/
reacpol.net/summer-schoo...
Reposted by Claire Burchett
📢 CfP alert! Our section “Bridging Boundaries: The State of the Art in Empirical Gender and Politics Research” at #ECPG26 is now open for submissions!
@dariusribbe.bsky.social and I are super excited to chair this section! More info here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
@ecprgender.bsky.social
@dariusribbe.bsky.social and I are super excited to chair this section! More info here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
@ecprgender.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
📢 CfP alert! Our section “Bridging Boundaries: The State of the Art in Empirical Gender and Politics Research” at #ECPG26 is now open for submissions!
@dariusribbe.bsky.social and I are super excited to chair this section! More info here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
@ecprgender.bsky.social
@dariusribbe.bsky.social and I are super excited to chair this section! More info here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
@ecprgender.bsky.social
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It's hard to understand what Starmer was apologising for on his 'island of strangers' comments when he's now apparently perfectly happy putting out obvious racist bait like this
August 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
It's hard to understand what Starmer was apologising for on his 'island of strangers' comments when he's now apparently perfectly happy putting out obvious racist bait like this
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Excellent interview with @cburchett.bsky.social about one of the most absurd developments on the #farright
Interview: On the weaponisation of anti-antisemitism by the far right (Claire Burchett) - Reactionary Politics Research Network
This interview is based on Claire Burchett's thesis 'Everyday victimhood on social media The discussion of Jews and (anti-)antisemitism in the populist radical right online space in France, Germany, and Austria (2017-2023)
reacpol.net
August 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Excellent interview with @cburchett.bsky.social about one of the most absurd developments on the #farright
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With the honourable exception of @zoejardiniere.bsky.social, I don't think I've heard anyone on broadcast media laying out the objective fact that the immigration "crisis" is a wholly manufactured piece of political theatre that benefits a tiny minority of Britain's very richest people.
August 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
With the honourable exception of @zoejardiniere.bsky.social, I don't think I've heard anyone on broadcast media laying out the objective fact that the immigration "crisis" is a wholly manufactured piece of political theatre that benefits a tiny minority of Britain's very richest people.