Dr Filipa Figueira
@filipafigueira.bsky.social
Lecturer in European Public Policy @UCL @UCLSSEES. Public Policy, #EU 🇪🇺, #BoundedRationality, #Homelessness, #Housing, Post-#Brexit EU-UK relations, #Populism #CEE
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🇺🇸🇬🇧 Watch leading experts tackle the questions that matter most regarding the UK-US relationship.
Tomorrow at 10:30am.
Not one you want to miss...
Tomorrow at 10:30am.
Not one you want to miss...
🚨Our evidence session takes place;
- Tomorrow at 10:30am.
- Providing insights into the US-UK relationship.
Our witnesses;
- @emilylydgate.bsky.social, UK Trade Policy Observatory
- Deborah Elms, Hinrich Foundation
- Jun Du, Aston Business School
Watch below 👇
www.youtube.com/live/YzmC8-6...
- Tomorrow at 10:30am.
- Providing insights into the US-UK relationship.
Our witnesses;
- @emilylydgate.bsky.social, UK Trade Policy Observatory
- Deborah Elms, Hinrich Foundation
- Jun Du, Aston Business School
Watch below 👇
www.youtube.com/live/YzmC8-6...
The UK-US trade relationship: Navigating uncertainty
YouTube video by UK Trade & Business Commission
www.youtube.com
July 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🇺🇸🇬🇧 Watch leading experts tackle the questions that matter most regarding the UK-US relationship.
Tomorrow at 10:30am.
Not one you want to miss...
Tomorrow at 10:30am.
Not one you want to miss...
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📢We're hiring: Lecturer (Teaching) in Ukrainian
An exciting opportunity for an experienced educator with Ukrainian language skills (native or near-native level).
Start date: 1 September 2025
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Apply: bit.ly/46k8jiT
An exciting opportunity for an experienced educator with Ukrainian language skills (native or near-native level).
Start date: 1 September 2025
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Apply: bit.ly/46k8jiT
July 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
📢We're hiring: Lecturer (Teaching) in Ukrainian
An exciting opportunity for an experienced educator with Ukrainian language skills (native or near-native level).
Start date: 1 September 2025
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Apply: bit.ly/46k8jiT
An exciting opportunity for an experienced educator with Ukrainian language skills (native or near-native level).
Start date: 1 September 2025
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Apply: bit.ly/46k8jiT
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📢We're hiring: Lecturer (Teaching) in Economics & Business.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced & skilled educator to specialise in the teaching and assessment of Economics & Business with a focus on Eastern European countries.
Apply by 21 July
See more: bit.ly/4l9L4wA
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced & skilled educator to specialise in the teaching and assessment of Economics & Business with a focus on Eastern European countries.
Apply by 21 July
See more: bit.ly/4l9L4wA
July 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
📢We're hiring: Lecturer (Teaching) in Economics & Business.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced & skilled educator to specialise in the teaching and assessment of Economics & Business with a focus on Eastern European countries.
Apply by 21 July
See more: bit.ly/4l9L4wA
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced & skilled educator to specialise in the teaching and assessment of Economics & Business with a focus on Eastern European countries.
Apply by 21 July
See more: bit.ly/4l9L4wA
👋 Welcome 🇩🇰 Denmark @eu2025dk.bsky.social, which has just taken over the Council presidency.
It's going to be an exciting six months!
#eu2025dk
It's going to be an exciting six months!
#eu2025dk
July 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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At the last election, a large cohort of people who have worked in housing and homelessness got elected as MPs. Our news and features team have gone back to interview as many as possible and find out about their first year in Westminster. Did they turn out to be housing allies? Find out here:
One year in Westminster: the MPs from housing
It is a year since more than 300 new MPs took their seats in parliament, including some with experience of the housing sector. Have they become allies in Westminster?
www.insidehousing.co.uk
July 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
At the last election, a large cohort of people who have worked in housing and homelessness got elected as MPs. Our news and features team have gone back to interview as many as possible and find out about their first year in Westminster. Did they turn out to be housing allies? Find out here:
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Today, USAID shuts down.
Experts say this could lead to 14 million deaths by 2030—including 4.5 million babies and children under 5.
Let’s not forget, Trump recently let a warehouse full of food aid rot rather than feed the hungry.
This isn’t America first. It’s America heartless.
Experts say this could lead to 14 million deaths by 2030—including 4.5 million babies and children under 5.
Let’s not forget, Trump recently let a warehouse full of food aid rot rather than feed the hungry.
This isn’t America first. It’s America heartless.
July 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Today, USAID shuts down.
Experts say this could lead to 14 million deaths by 2030—including 4.5 million babies and children under 5.
Let’s not forget, Trump recently let a warehouse full of food aid rot rather than feed the hungry.
This isn’t America first. It’s America heartless.
Experts say this could lead to 14 million deaths by 2030—including 4.5 million babies and children under 5.
Let’s not forget, Trump recently let a warehouse full of food aid rot rather than feed the hungry.
This isn’t America first. It’s America heartless.
Serbian protests escalate as students demand early vote
Serbian protests escalate as students demand early vote
But as in previous moments of domestic unrest, the Serbain president has turned to Moscow for political cover.
dlvr.it
July 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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My article analysing EU asylum policy beliefs before, during and after crisis through Discourse Network Analysis is now part of an Issue! @jcms-eu.bsky.social @uaces.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
How Do Crises Affect Policy Subsystems? The Evolution of Policy Core Beliefs in the EU Asylum Policy
Crises, shocks, and perturbations are frequently considered turning points in public policy literature. The Advocacy Coalition Framework has become one of the most employed policy process frameworks,...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:12 AM
My article analysing EU asylum policy beliefs before, during and after crisis through Discourse Network Analysis is now part of an Issue! @jcms-eu.bsky.social @uaces.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Explaining the simple math of the US homelessness crisis (cost of housing > wages = high rates of homelessness) on Bloomberg Television - Advancements with Ted Danson.
Thanks to HELP USA for the invite and for their excellent work in addressing the issue.
advancementstv.com/segments/
Thanks to HELP USA for the invite and for their excellent work in addressing the issue.
advancementstv.com/segments/
Segments - Advancements TV
Latest Episode
Watch Advancements, as broadcast on Saturday, 6/28/25 to learn about some of the latest breakthroughs and cutting-edge developments taking place across the globe.
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June 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Explaining the simple math of the US homelessness crisis (cost of housing > wages = high rates of homelessness) on Bloomberg Television - Advancements with Ted Danson.
Thanks to HELP USA for the invite and for their excellent work in addressing the issue.
advancementstv.com/segments/
Thanks to HELP USA for the invite and for their excellent work in addressing the issue.
advancementstv.com/segments/
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How are the classic social identities (urban-rural, education, etc. ) and perceptions about those groups related to a persons own European and national identity? Read it here (in fantastic company) in print
And (5) "Who are the Cosmopolitans? How Perceived Social Sorting and Social Identities Relate to European and National Identities" by Ronja Sczepanski @ronjasczepanski.bsky.social
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
June 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
How are the classic social identities (urban-rural, education, etc. ) and perceptions about those groups related to a persons own European and national identity? Read it here (in fantastic company) in print
This Tuesday 1st July, #Denmark takes over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the #EU 🇩🇰 🇪🇺
Follow #EU2025DK and @eu2025dk.bsky.social 👇
Follow #EU2025DK and @eu2025dk.bsky.social 👇
Today the programme and priorities of the upcoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU have been announced 🇩🇰 🇪🇺
To read them and learn more, go visit 👉 tinyurl.com/33rdem8x
To read them and learn more, go visit 👉 tinyurl.com/33rdem8x
June 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This Tuesday 1st July, #Denmark takes over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the #EU 🇩🇰 🇪🇺
Follow #EU2025DK and @eu2025dk.bsky.social 👇
Follow #EU2025DK and @eu2025dk.bsky.social 👇
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To consider what’s at stake in Trump’s attack on California, have a look at this 👉
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
June 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
To consider what’s at stake in Trump’s attack on California, have a look at this 👉
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Happy to announce a new publication with @yulengzeng.bsky.social in the Journal of Peace Research. We show that sanction shocks lead to a short-term increase in *relative* military spending in the target states. The paper is available open access at: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
June 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Happy to announce a new publication with @yulengzeng.bsky.social in the Journal of Peace Research. We show that sanction shocks lead to a short-term increase in *relative* military spending in the target states. The paper is available open access at: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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My book Democracy Under Strain is finally out, and I couldn’t be happier. 🥳 It’s been a long, challenging journey—but one that’s shaped me deeply as an academic. Here’s what it’s about 🧵 #DemocracyUnderStrain (1/11)
April 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
My book Democracy Under Strain is finally out, and I couldn’t be happier. 🥳 It’s been a long, challenging journey—but one that’s shaped me deeply as an academic. Here’s what it’s about 🧵 #DemocracyUnderStrain (1/11)
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Budapest Pride to go ahead amid Orbán pushback
Budapest Pride to go ahead amid Orbán pushback
Some 70 members of the European Parliament taking part in the parade have been advised to carry their diplomatic passports.
dlvr.it
June 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Major turnout as Budapest Pride defies Orban’s ban in Hungary
Major turnout as Budapest Pride defies Orban’s ban in Hungary
Despite a police ban, organisers expect a record turnout of more than 35,000 people for the 30th edition of the Pride march in the Hungarian capital.
dlvr.it
June 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Absolutely incredible turnout for Budapest Pride! So proud of all the organizers, including some old friends, who estimate hundreds of thousands— major embarrassment to Orban
June 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Absolutely incredible turnout for Budapest Pride! So proud of all the organizers, including some old friends, who estimate hundreds of thousands— major embarrassment to Orban
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🇪🇺🇦🇫 Published Today in CPS 🇪🇺🇦🇫
“Stand by those who share our values” – how refugees fleeing the Taliban improved European attitudes toward immigration
Article: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Pre-print: osf.io/preprints/os...
Thread: 1/8
“Stand by those who share our values” – how refugees fleeing the Taliban improved European attitudes toward immigration
Article: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Pre-print: osf.io/preprints/os...
Thread: 1/8
May 21, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🇪🇺🇦🇫 Published Today in CPS 🇪🇺🇦🇫
“Stand by those who share our values” – how refugees fleeing the Taliban improved European attitudes toward immigration
Article: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Pre-print: osf.io/preprints/os...
Thread: 1/8
“Stand by those who share our values” – how refugees fleeing the Taliban improved European attitudes toward immigration
Article: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Pre-print: osf.io/preprints/os...
Thread: 1/8
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political scientists democratising their institutions in the age of backsliding, talk about leading by example
🚨 Big News for European Political Science 🚨
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the European Political Science Society (EPSS): a new, member-led, not-for-profit association built to support our scholarly community.
🔗 epssnet.org
Here’s a thread with everything you need to know.
🧵
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the European Political Science Society (EPSS): a new, member-led, not-for-profit association built to support our scholarly community.
🔗 epssnet.org
Here’s a thread with everything you need to know.
🧵
June 27, 2025 at 8:07 AM
political scientists democratising their institutions in the age of backsliding, talk about leading by example
🚨 Big News for European Political Science 🚨
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the European Political Science Society (EPSS): a new, member-led, not-for-profit association built to support our scholarly community.
🔗 epssnet.org
Here’s a thread with everything you need to know.
🧵
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the European Political Science Society (EPSS): a new, member-led, not-for-profit association built to support our scholarly community.
🔗 epssnet.org
Here’s a thread with everything you need to know.
🧵
June 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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🤩 Out and #openaccess, thanks to @tandfresearch.bsky.social @esrciaasurrey.bsky.social, why it is important to learn about these women’s role in the early years of European integration, where my study identifies distinct career trajectories @cbesurrey.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
June 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
🤩 Out and #openaccess, thanks to @tandfresearch.bsky.social @esrciaasurrey.bsky.social, why it is important to learn about these women’s role in the early years of European integration, where my study identifies distinct career trajectories @cbesurrey.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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A lesser-known Greek term: ἐπιμήθεια (epimetheia) meaning "hindsight".
From Epimetheus, Prometheus' brother, tasked with giving living beings attributes - who had none left when he got to humans.
P steals fire from the gods for us & is punished
E in turn marries Pandora. Who opened a certain box.
From Epimetheus, Prometheus' brother, tasked with giving living beings attributes - who had none left when he got to humans.
P steals fire from the gods for us & is punished
E in turn marries Pandora. Who opened a certain box.
Nine years after the EU referendum, where does public opinion stand on Brexit?
NB results are for GB...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
NB results are for GB...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
June 23, 2025 at 10:10 AM
A lesser-known Greek term: ἐπιμήθεια (epimetheia) meaning "hindsight".
From Epimetheus, Prometheus' brother, tasked with giving living beings attributes - who had none left when he got to humans.
P steals fire from the gods for us & is punished
E in turn marries Pandora. Who opened a certain box.
From Epimetheus, Prometheus' brother, tasked with giving living beings attributes - who had none left when he got to humans.
P steals fire from the gods for us & is punished
E in turn marries Pandora. Who opened a certain box.
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www.imogenblood.co.uk/_files/ugd/7... Great to have had the chance to work on this new, I hope very accessible, guidance on Housing First Fidelity with my long-standing colleagues Imogen Blood and @anitabirchall.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
www.imogenblood.co.uk/_files/ugd/7... Great to have had the chance to work on this new, I hope very accessible, guidance on Housing First Fidelity with my long-standing colleagues Imogen Blood and @anitabirchall.bsky.social
Important information about #EUCO :-)
After years of reporting on the most important of #EUCO (the meals), I finally managed to disclose how much it costs to feed 27 EU leaders.
Not exactly a steal, but still cheaper than a tasting menu in a two-Michelin-starred restaurant and pricier than your corner kebab combo
Not exactly a steal, but still cheaper than a tasting menu in a two-Michelin-starred restaurant and pricier than your corner kebab combo
June 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Important information about #EUCO :-)
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📢 Can digital literacy training reduce the appeal of far right parties on social media?
We present evidence from an online experiment that digital literacy training reduces the enagement with populist content
#epsa2025 @epsanet.bsky.social @humboldt-govlab.bsky.social
⏰: Thursday, 13:10
📍: 1A.04
We present evidence from an online experiment that digital literacy training reduces the enagement with populist content
#epsa2025 @epsanet.bsky.social @humboldt-govlab.bsky.social
⏰: Thursday, 13:10
📍: 1A.04
June 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
📢 Can digital literacy training reduce the appeal of far right parties on social media?
We present evidence from an online experiment that digital literacy training reduces the enagement with populist content
#epsa2025 @epsanet.bsky.social @humboldt-govlab.bsky.social
⏰: Thursday, 13:10
📍: 1A.04
We present evidence from an online experiment that digital literacy training reduces the enagement with populist content
#epsa2025 @epsanet.bsky.social @humboldt-govlab.bsky.social
⏰: Thursday, 13:10
📍: 1A.04