Dr Koen Slootmaeckers
@kslootmaeckers.bsky.social
Reader in International politics at City, University of London | Author of ‘Coming In’ w/ Manchester University Press | researches European #LGBT politics | Balkans | UACES trustee | Reposts ≠ endorsement | he/him 🏳️🌈
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Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
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Fresh ideas. Sharp analysis. Europe re-examined.
Our European Politics series goes beyond the headlines to uncover the forces shaping the continent's evolving political landscape in the 21st century 🇪🇺
Check out our latest titles on the politics of race, sexuality and health👇
Our European Politics series goes beyond the headlines to uncover the forces shaping the continent's evolving political landscape in the 21st century 🇪🇺
Check out our latest titles on the politics of race, sexuality and health👇
July 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Fresh ideas. Sharp analysis. Europe re-examined.
Our European Politics series goes beyond the headlines to uncover the forces shaping the continent's evolving political landscape in the 21st century 🇪🇺
Check out our latest titles on the politics of race, sexuality and health👇
Our European Politics series goes beyond the headlines to uncover the forces shaping the continent's evolving political landscape in the 21st century 🇪🇺
Check out our latest titles on the politics of race, sexuality and health👇
🆕 Just published in Geopolitics:
“A Relational Approach to Study Europeanisation via Enlargement”
As the enlargement process is re-energised, we must rethink our theoretical tools to make sense of the politics of the process.
📝 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#Europeanisation #EUEnlargement
“A Relational Approach to Study Europeanisation via Enlargement”
As the enlargement process is re-energised, we must rethink our theoretical tools to make sense of the politics of the process.
📝 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#Europeanisation #EUEnlargement
A Relational Approach to Study Europeanisation via Enlargement
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union (EU) has reinvigorated its enlargement agenda, bringing renewed focus to the complexities of Europeanisation via enlargement. This ar...
www.tandfonline.com
July 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
🆕 Just published in Geopolitics:
“A Relational Approach to Study Europeanisation via Enlargement”
As the enlargement process is re-energised, we must rethink our theoretical tools to make sense of the politics of the process.
📝 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#Europeanisation #EUEnlargement
“A Relational Approach to Study Europeanisation via Enlargement”
As the enlargement process is re-energised, we must rethink our theoretical tools to make sense of the politics of the process.
📝 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#Europeanisation #EUEnlargement
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Economists looking at an idea from sociology literature that they will be the first to write a paper on.
May 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Economists looking at an idea from sociology literature that they will be the first to write a paper on.
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Some people say the biggest gap in research funding is at mid career level. So here is our new call for our mid career fellowship programme which provides buyout for 6 to 12 months to devote to the completion of a major piece of research. Spread the word!
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/mid-...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/mid-...
Mid-Career Fellowships
The Mid-Career Fellowships are designed both to support outstanding individual researchers with excellent research proposals, and to promote public understanding and engagement with humanities and soc...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
July 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Some people say the biggest gap in research funding is at mid career level. So here is our new call for our mid career fellowship programme which provides buyout for 6 to 12 months to devote to the completion of a major piece of research. Spread the word!
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/mid-...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/mid-...
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Huge congratulations 🤩 to @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social & @frammaturo.bsky.social whose paper "The unexpected politics of ILGA-Europe’s rainbow maps [...]" has received the Best Article Award by the CES Sexuality & Gender Section 🏆
The paper is now✨FREE ACCESS✨ until Sep. 30th!
The paper is now✨FREE ACCESS✨ until Sep. 30th!
The unexpected politics of ILGA-Europe’s rainbow maps: (de)constructing queer utopias/dystopias
Recently, we have seen a proliferation of maps visualising the global state of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, plus (LGBTQI+) rights. While they represent a productive advocacy…
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com
June 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Huge congratulations 🤩 to @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social & @frammaturo.bsky.social whose paper "The unexpected politics of ILGA-Europe’s rainbow maps [...]" has received the Best Article Award by the CES Sexuality & Gender Section 🏆
The paper is now✨FREE ACCESS✨ until Sep. 30th!
The paper is now✨FREE ACCESS✨ until Sep. 30th!
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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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Love, solitarity and strength to all Hungarian LGBTQ and allies, defying Orban’s ban and rallying at Budapest Pride today.
Despite all efforts to erase us, we shine!
#BudapestPride
Despite all efforts to erase us, we shine!
#BudapestPride
June 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Love, solitarity and strength to all Hungarian LGBTQ and allies, defying Orban’s ban and rallying at Budapest Pride today.
Despite all efforts to erase us, we shine!
#BudapestPride
Despite all efforts to erase us, we shine!
#BudapestPride
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
Manchester University Press’s summer sale with 50% discount!
With the paperback of my book just out, you can now get your copy for just a little over £12!!!
Get your copy now! It’s not gonna be that cheap anytime soon!
Use discount code Sun50 - manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526191281/
With the paperback of my book just out, you can now get your copy for just a little over £12!!!
Get your copy now! It’s not gonna be that cheap anytime soon!
Use discount code Sun50 - manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526191281/
June 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Manchester University Press’s summer sale with 50% discount!
With the paperback of my book just out, you can now get your copy for just a little over £12!!!
Get your copy now! It’s not gonna be that cheap anytime soon!
Use discount code Sun50 - manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526191281/
With the paperback of my book just out, you can now get your copy for just a little over £12!!!
Get your copy now! It’s not gonna be that cheap anytime soon!
Use discount code Sun50 - manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526191281/
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I was interviewed by @e-international.bsky.social about my book, my broader work as well as my views on LGBT politics in Europe. I really enjoyed being able to reflect on the different people and ideas that have shaped my academic life.
Read it here: www.e-ir.info/2025/06/09/i...
Read it here: www.e-ir.info/2025/06/09/i...
Interview - Koen Slootmaeckers
Koen Slootmaeckers discusses queer IR, EU politics, and burnout in academia, inviting scholars to prioritise self-care and build kinder communities.
www.e-ir.info
June 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I was interviewed by @e-international.bsky.social about my book, my broader work as well as my views on LGBT politics in Europe. I really enjoyed being able to reflect on the different people and ideas that have shaped my academic life.
Read it here: www.e-ir.info/2025/06/09/i...
Read it here: www.e-ir.info/2025/06/09/i...
Reposted by Dr Koen Slootmaeckers
I was interviewed by @e-international.bsky.social about my book, my broader work as well as my views on LGBT politics in Europe. I really enjoyed being able to reflect on the different people and ideas that have shaped my academic life.
Read it here: www.e-ir.info/2025/06/09/i...
Read it here: www.e-ir.info/2025/06/09/i...
Interview - Koen Slootmaeckers
Koen Slootmaeckers discusses queer IR, EU politics, and burnout in academia, inviting scholars to prioritise self-care and build kinder communities.
www.e-ir.info
June 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I was interviewed by @e-international.bsky.social about my book, my broader work as well as my views on LGBT politics in Europe. I really enjoyed being able to reflect on the different people and ideas that have shaped my academic life.
Read it here: www.e-ir.info/2025/06/09/i...
Read it here: www.e-ir.info/2025/06/09/i...
My book has been released as a paperback with a refresh of the cover ☺️
This means that you can now buy your book at much more affordable prices!
Have a look here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526191281/
This means that you can now buy your book at much more affordable prices!
Have a look here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526191281/
June 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
My book has been released as a paperback with a refresh of the cover ☺️
This means that you can now buy your book at much more affordable prices!
Have a look here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526191281/
This means that you can now buy your book at much more affordable prices!
Have a look here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526191281/
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Smart, sharp critique of @ilgaeurope.bsky.social’s Rainbow Map by @frammaturo.bsky.social and @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social.
What happens when advocacy tools shape reality more than reflect it? It builds hierarchies, fuels homonationalism, and reduces queer life to legal checkboxes.
What happens when advocacy tools shape reality more than reflect it? It builds hierarchies, fuels homonationalism, and reduces queer life to legal checkboxes.
Rainbow indexes are back in the news again 🏳️🌈🇪🇺
While the negative trend for the UK is indeed a troubling signal for British LGBTQ+ folks, they should also be interpreted with caution as @frammaturo.bsky.social & @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social explain here
doi.org/10.1332/2515...
While the negative trend for the UK is indeed a troubling signal for British LGBTQ+ folks, they should also be interpreted with caution as @frammaturo.bsky.social & @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social explain here
doi.org/10.1332/2515...
May 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Smart, sharp critique of @ilgaeurope.bsky.social’s Rainbow Map by @frammaturo.bsky.social and @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social.
What happens when advocacy tools shape reality more than reflect it? It builds hierarchies, fuels homonationalism, and reduces queer life to legal checkboxes.
What happens when advocacy tools shape reality more than reflect it? It builds hierarchies, fuels homonationalism, and reduces queer life to legal checkboxes.
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Rainbow indexes are back in the news again 🏳️🌈🇪🇺
While the negative trend for the UK is indeed a troubling signal for British LGBTQ+ folks, they should also be interpreted with caution as @frammaturo.bsky.social & @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social explain here
doi.org/10.1332/2515...
While the negative trend for the UK is indeed a troubling signal for British LGBTQ+ folks, they should also be interpreted with caution as @frammaturo.bsky.social & @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social explain here
doi.org/10.1332/2515...
May 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Rainbow indexes are back in the news again 🏳️🌈🇪🇺
While the negative trend for the UK is indeed a troubling signal for British LGBTQ+ folks, they should also be interpreted with caution as @frammaturo.bsky.social & @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social explain here
doi.org/10.1332/2515...
While the negative trend for the UK is indeed a troubling signal for British LGBTQ+ folks, they should also be interpreted with caution as @frammaturo.bsky.social & @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social explain here
doi.org/10.1332/2515...
Woke up to this little nugget!
Very grateful for the way people have been engaging with my work and the generosity I’ve received in their engagement.
Very grateful for the way people have been engaging with my work and the generosity I’ve received in their engagement.
April 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Woke up to this little nugget!
Very grateful for the way people have been engaging with my work and the generosity I’ve received in their engagement.
Very grateful for the way people have been engaging with my work and the generosity I’ve received in their engagement.
Stand up for trans rights 🏳️⚧️
Join me and @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision:https://goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8
Join me and @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision:https://goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8
April 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Stand up for trans rights 🏳️⚧️
Join me and @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision:https://goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8
Join me and @GoodLawProject and help us fight the Supreme Court’s harmful decision:https://goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8
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Start your week off right & make sure you check out our latest Themed Issue on "LGBTQ+ Politics in Contentious Times" 📖 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
It's packed with work by stars 🌟 like @honoratabogusz.bsky.social @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social @alavizzari.bsky.social @grahn.bsky.social among others!
It's packed with work by stars 🌟 like @honoratabogusz.bsky.social @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social @alavizzari.bsky.social @grahn.bsky.social among others!
European Journal of Politics and Gender
"European Journal of Politics and Gender" published on by Bristol University Press.
buff.ly
April 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Start your week off right & make sure you check out our latest Themed Issue on "LGBTQ+ Politics in Contentious Times" 📖 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
It's packed with work by stars 🌟 like @honoratabogusz.bsky.social @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social @alavizzari.bsky.social @grahn.bsky.social among others!
It's packed with work by stars 🌟 like @honoratabogusz.bsky.social @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social @alavizzari.bsky.social @grahn.bsky.social among others!
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The fact that the UK Supreme Court uncritically accepted “research” (from an anti-trans group) that trans inclusion in single-sex spaces threatens lesbians inverts reality. The biggest supporters of trans folk are cis lesbian and bi women. It’s also homophobic to erase trans lesbians and gay men.
The most offensive point of this judgement is that lesbians are historically the group who are most likely to support trans acceptance and inclusion and they turn out in great numbers to support us. To say to them they are wrong is deeply problematic and plain homophobic nonsense too.
April 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The fact that the UK Supreme Court uncritically accepted “research” (from an anti-trans group) that trans inclusion in single-sex spaces threatens lesbians inverts reality. The biggest supporters of trans folk are cis lesbian and bi women. It’s also homophobic to erase trans lesbians and gay men.
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Trying to get my head around what the Supreme Court ruling means for birth certificates in the UK 📝
April 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Trying to get my head around what the Supreme Court ruling means for birth certificates in the UK 📝
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"Almost all the UK attacks reported in my study centred on LGBTQ+ materials."
Meanwhile editors commission dozens more articles about the silencing of, perhaps, Britain's most published academic, Kathleen Stock. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
Meanwhile editors commission dozens more articles about the silencing of, perhaps, Britain's most published academic, Kathleen Stock. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
Librarians in UK increasingly asked to remove books, as influence of US pressure groups spreads
Anecdotal evidence suggests a rise in requests to take books off shelves, particularly LGBTQ+ titles
www.theguardian.com
April 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
"Almost all the UK attacks reported in my study centred on LGBTQ+ materials."
Meanwhile editors commission dozens more articles about the silencing of, perhaps, Britain's most published academic, Kathleen Stock. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
Meanwhile editors commission dozens more articles about the silencing of, perhaps, Britain's most published academic, Kathleen Stock. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
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In February, the European Commission withdrew their anti-discrimination legislation proposal.
For @citystgeorgesucu.bsky.social, @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social discusses the veneer of progress in human rights issues and his award-winning book on sexual politics in Serbia/the EU:
tinyurl.com/3pjs3yxv
For @citystgeorgesucu.bsky.social, @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social discusses the veneer of progress in human rights issues and his award-winning book on sexual politics in Serbia/the EU:
tinyurl.com/3pjs3yxv
“LGBT laws alone are not a measure of equality”: Dr Koen Slootmaeckers wins European Union Studies Association Best Book Prize 2025 | City St George's, University of London
The European Union Studies Association (EUSA) awarded Dr Koen Slootmaeckers the EUSA Best Book Prize 2025 for his book Coming in: Sexual Politics and EU Accession in Serbia.
tinyurl.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
In February, the European Commission withdrew their anti-discrimination legislation proposal.
For @citystgeorgesucu.bsky.social, @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social discusses the veneer of progress in human rights issues and his award-winning book on sexual politics in Serbia/the EU:
tinyurl.com/3pjs3yxv
For @citystgeorgesucu.bsky.social, @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social discusses the veneer of progress in human rights issues and his award-winning book on sexual politics in Serbia/the EU:
tinyurl.com/3pjs3yxv
A conversation not to be missed! Register your attendance now: uaces.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
March 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A conversation not to be missed! Register your attendance now: uaces.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
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The withdrawal of the EU’s anti-discrimination directive has elicited concern about the bloc’s commitment to equality.
Join us on Monday, 10 March 2025 from 14:30 - 15:45 pm GMT for a virtual roundtable dissecting the challenges ahead.
Register here for free: uaces.civiplus.net/civicrm/even....
Join us on Monday, 10 March 2025 from 14:30 - 15:45 pm GMT for a virtual roundtable dissecting the challenges ahead.
Register here for free: uaces.civiplus.net/civicrm/even....
February 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The withdrawal of the EU’s anti-discrimination directive has elicited concern about the bloc’s commitment to equality.
Join us on Monday, 10 March 2025 from 14:30 - 15:45 pm GMT for a virtual roundtable dissecting the challenges ahead.
Register here for free: uaces.civiplus.net/civicrm/even....
Join us on Monday, 10 March 2025 from 14:30 - 15:45 pm GMT for a virtual roundtable dissecting the challenges ahead.
Register here for free: uaces.civiplus.net/civicrm/even....