Theodore Tallent
@theodoretallent.bsky.social
PhD researcher in political science at Sciences Po |
Research Associate at the Hertie School |
Working on climate politics, public opinion, & territorial divides.
Also at @CEENRG, University of Cambridge.
www.theodoretallent.com
Research Associate at the Hertie School |
Working on climate politics, public opinion, & territorial divides.
Also at @CEENRG, University of Cambridge.
www.theodoretallent.com
Lundi prochain, je débattrai du backlash écologique avec l'ancienne ministre Agnès Pannier-Runacher et le philosophe @picharbonnier.bsky.social à Sciences Po, lors de la Paris Climate and Nature Week.
Inscrivez vous ! ➡️ www.sciencespo.fr/paris-climat...
Inscrivez vous ! ➡️ www.sciencespo.fr/paris-climat...
October 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Lundi prochain, je débattrai du backlash écologique avec l'ancienne ministre Agnès Pannier-Runacher et le philosophe @picharbonnier.bsky.social à Sciences Po, lors de la Paris Climate and Nature Week.
Inscrivez vous ! ➡️ www.sciencespo.fr/paris-climat...
Inscrivez vous ! ➡️ www.sciencespo.fr/paris-climat...
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La transition écologique en 🇫🇷 10 ans après l'Accord de Paris - où est-ce que ça coince ?
Rejoignez-moi lundi à 19h lors de la Paris Climate & Nature Week à Sciences Po Paris pour cette table-ronde
animée par @theodoretallent.bsky.social
www.sciencespo.fr/paris-climat...
Rejoignez-moi lundi à 19h lors de la Paris Climate & Nature Week à Sciences Po Paris pour cette table-ronde
animée par @theodoretallent.bsky.social
www.sciencespo.fr/paris-climat...
October 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
La transition écologique en 🇫🇷 10 ans après l'Accord de Paris - où est-ce que ça coince ?
Rejoignez-moi lundi à 19h lors de la Paris Climate & Nature Week à Sciences Po Paris pour cette table-ronde
animée par @theodoretallent.bsky.social
www.sciencespo.fr/paris-climat...
Rejoignez-moi lundi à 19h lors de la Paris Climate & Nature Week à Sciences Po Paris pour cette table-ronde
animée par @theodoretallent.bsky.social
www.sciencespo.fr/paris-climat...
After being so wonderfully welcomed by Federica at Oxford earlier this year, I'm beyond thrilled to welcome her at home this time, here at Sciences Po!
@sciencespo-cee.bsky.social
@sciencespo-cee.bsky.social
Looking forward to hopping on a train later today and heading to Paris to present our "how Brexit harmed the environment" paper (cc @acalacino.bsky.social @hayleypring.bsky.social) tomorrow 🇫🇷
Thanks @sciencespo-cee.bsky.social for the invite!
Thanks @sciencespo-cee.bsky.social for the invite!
October 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
After being so wonderfully welcomed by Federica at Oxford earlier this year, I'm beyond thrilled to welcome her at home this time, here at Sciences Po!
@sciencespo-cee.bsky.social
@sciencespo-cee.bsky.social
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🚨 New paper in @thejop.bsky.social
Why do politicians often misperceive what citizens' policy positions are?
@simonotjes.bsky.social and I study ~10,000 estimates of public opinion by politicians in Denmark & the Netherlands to uncover the sources of these (mis)perceptions
Thread 🧵1/10
Why do politicians often misperceive what citizens' policy positions are?
@simonotjes.bsky.social and I study ~10,000 estimates of public opinion by politicians in Denmark & the Netherlands to uncover the sources of these (mis)perceptions
Thread 🧵1/10
September 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
🚨 New paper in @thejop.bsky.social
Why do politicians often misperceive what citizens' policy positions are?
@simonotjes.bsky.social and I study ~10,000 estimates of public opinion by politicians in Denmark & the Netherlands to uncover the sources of these (mis)perceptions
Thread 🧵1/10
Why do politicians often misperceive what citizens' policy positions are?
@simonotjes.bsky.social and I study ~10,000 estimates of public opinion by politicians in Denmark & the Netherlands to uncover the sources of these (mis)perceptions
Thread 🧵1/10
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For the Guardian, @turnbulldugarte.com and I discuss our research that clearly shows one thing: Labour's anti-immigration strategy will only strengthen Reform and weaken its own electoral prospects. It won't win voters back but ultimately normalizes the far right
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Our research makes it clear: by capitulating to the right, Labour is driving voters to Reform UK | Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte
Mimicking Farage on immigration is senseless. Labour voters feel betrayed; anti-immigration voters see through the ruse, say academics Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
For the Guardian, @turnbulldugarte.com and I discuss our research that clearly shows one thing: Labour's anti-immigration strategy will only strengthen Reform and weaken its own electoral prospects. It won't win voters back but ultimately normalizes the far right
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I recently gave a long interview to @lemonde.fr about the backlash to climate action in Europe. It was in french so my wonderful new research centre at the Hertie School, the centre for Sustainability (@hertiesustain.bsky.social) made a summary in English
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www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...
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www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...
Théodore Tallent in Le Monde: Public support for climate action remains strong
The Research Associate argues that most citizens support ambitious climate measures, with opposition largely reflecting political dynamics and concerns over fairness.
www.hertie-school.org
September 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I recently gave a long interview to @lemonde.fr about the backlash to climate action in Europe. It was in french so my wonderful new research centre at the Hertie School, the centre for Sustainability (@hertiesustain.bsky.social) made a summary in English
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www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...
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www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...
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#Danslesmédias 📰
Bravo à @theodoretallent.bsky.social, doctorant au CEE, pour ce grand entretien dans @lemonde.fr !
Il y détaille les conditions d'une transition acceptable, objets de ses recherches : compensation, territorialisation, exemplarité des élites... ⤵️
cc @edr-sciencespo.bsky.social
Bravo à @theodoretallent.bsky.social, doctorant au CEE, pour ce grand entretien dans @lemonde.fr !
Il y détaille les conditions d'une transition acceptable, objets de ses recherches : compensation, territorialisation, exemplarité des élites... ⤵️
cc @edr-sciencespo.bsky.social
Théodore Tallent, politiste : « Sur l’écologie, il n’y a pas de “backlash” citoyen, mais bien un “backlash” politique »
L’enseignant en science politique souligne, dans un entretien au « Monde », qu’il est faux de dire que les Français sont hostiles aux mesures écologiques. A condition que les efforts soient également ...
www.lemonde.fr
September 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
#Danslesmédias 📰
Bravo à @theodoretallent.bsky.social, doctorant au CEE, pour ce grand entretien dans @lemonde.fr !
Il y détaille les conditions d'une transition acceptable, objets de ses recherches : compensation, territorialisation, exemplarité des élites... ⤵️
cc @edr-sciencespo.bsky.social
Bravo à @theodoretallent.bsky.social, doctorant au CEE, pour ce grand entretien dans @lemonde.fr !
Il y détaille les conditions d'une transition acceptable, objets de ses recherches : compensation, territorialisation, exemplarité des élites... ⤵️
cc @edr-sciencespo.bsky.social
I gave a long interview to the French newspaper Le Monde @lemonde.fr on the green #backlash.
A great opportunity to discuss my current research and the potential solutions to build an acceptable and desirable green transition!
The interview : www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
A great opportunity to discuss my current research and the potential solutions to build an acceptable and desirable green transition!
The interview : www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
Théodore Tallent, politiste : « Sur l’écologie, il n’y a pas de “backlash” citoyen, mais bien un “backlash” politique »
L’enseignant en science politique souligne, dans un entretien au « Monde », qu’il est faux de dire que les Français sont hostiles aux mesures écologiques. A condition que les efforts soient également ...
www.lemonde.fr
September 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I gave a long interview to the French newspaper Le Monde @lemonde.fr on the green #backlash.
A great opportunity to discuss my current research and the potential solutions to build an acceptable and desirable green transition!
The interview : www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
A great opportunity to discuss my current research and the potential solutions to build an acceptable and desirable green transition!
The interview : www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
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👋 Welcome to the Centre for Sustainability @theodoretallent.bsky.social!
Théodore joins our Centre as Research Associate as part of the Ariadne Project. His research focuses on the politics of climate change with a particular interest for public opinion. We're happy to have you as part of the team!
Théodore joins our Centre as Research Associate as part of the Ariadne Project. His research focuses on the politics of climate change with a particular interest for public opinion. We're happy to have you as part of the team!
September 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
👋 Welcome to the Centre for Sustainability @theodoretallent.bsky.social!
Théodore joins our Centre as Research Associate as part of the Ariadne Project. His research focuses on the politics of climate change with a particular interest for public opinion. We're happy to have you as part of the team!
Théodore joins our Centre as Research Associate as part of the Ariadne Project. His research focuses on the politics of climate change with a particular interest for public opinion. We're happy to have you as part of the team!
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📢 Call for applications!
I’m looking for a 4-year PhD researcher (100%) in Political Science: focus on public opinion & the far right
You’ll be part of the POLHYBRID project @sciencepoulb.bsky.social, working with me & @caterinafr.bsky.social
Deadline: 9 11 2025
👉 Info & apply: shorturl.at/El2mW
I’m looking for a 4-year PhD researcher (100%) in Political Science: focus on public opinion & the far right
You’ll be part of the POLHYBRID project @sciencepoulb.bsky.social, working with me & @caterinafr.bsky.social
Deadline: 9 11 2025
👉 Info & apply: shorturl.at/El2mW
Doctoral Researcher (100%) in Political Science 4 years Focus: Public opinion, Political Conflict, and the Far Right
The Department of Political Science at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is hiring a doctoral researcher with a specialization in quantitative research (survey and experiments) for the project “...
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September 15, 2025 at 7:58 AM
📢 Call for applications!
I’m looking for a 4-year PhD researcher (100%) in Political Science: focus on public opinion & the far right
You’ll be part of the POLHYBRID project @sciencepoulb.bsky.social, working with me & @caterinafr.bsky.social
Deadline: 9 11 2025
👉 Info & apply: shorturl.at/El2mW
I’m looking for a 4-year PhD researcher (100%) in Political Science: focus on public opinion & the far right
You’ll be part of the POLHYBRID project @sciencepoulb.bsky.social, working with me & @caterinafr.bsky.social
Deadline: 9 11 2025
👉 Info & apply: shorturl.at/El2mW
A new chapter starts today ✨️
As I'll be completing my PhD this year, I just started a new position at the @hertieschool.bsky.social as a Research Associate at their Centre for Sustainability.
An exciting year between Paris and Berlin, from the end of the PhD to the beginning of something new 🙌
As I'll be completing my PhD this year, I just started a new position at the @hertieschool.bsky.social as a Research Associate at their Centre for Sustainability.
An exciting year between Paris and Berlin, from the end of the PhD to the beginning of something new 🙌
September 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A new chapter starts today ✨️
As I'll be completing my PhD this year, I just started a new position at the @hertieschool.bsky.social as a Research Associate at their Centre for Sustainability.
An exciting year between Paris and Berlin, from the end of the PhD to the beginning of something new 🙌
As I'll be completing my PhD this year, I just started a new position at the @hertieschool.bsky.social as a Research Associate at their Centre for Sustainability.
An exciting year between Paris and Berlin, from the end of the PhD to the beginning of something new 🙌
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Radical right accommodation really does not work.
New paper out with this exceptionally talented team
@katharinalawall.bsky.social @robjohns75.bsky.social @drjennings.bsky.social @sarahobolt.bsky.social @zachdickson.bsky.social @danjdevine.bsky.social & @jack-bailey.co.uk
doi.org/10.31235/osf...
New paper out with this exceptionally talented team
@katharinalawall.bsky.social @robjohns75.bsky.social @drjennings.bsky.social @sarahobolt.bsky.social @zachdickson.bsky.social @danjdevine.bsky.social & @jack-bailey.co.uk
doi.org/10.31235/osf...
September 5, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Radical right accommodation really does not work.
New paper out with this exceptionally talented team
@katharinalawall.bsky.social @robjohns75.bsky.social @drjennings.bsky.social @sarahobolt.bsky.social @zachdickson.bsky.social @danjdevine.bsky.social & @jack-bailey.co.uk
doi.org/10.31235/osf...
New paper out with this exceptionally talented team
@katharinalawall.bsky.social @robjohns75.bsky.social @drjennings.bsky.social @sarahobolt.bsky.social @zachdickson.bsky.social @danjdevine.bsky.social & @jack-bailey.co.uk
doi.org/10.31235/osf...
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Residents of California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey are hit the hardest.
Study Links Oil And Gas Pollution With 90,000 Premature Deaths, 10,000 Preterm Births Annually
Residents of California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey are hit the hardest.
www.forbes.com
August 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Residents of California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey are hit the hardest.
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The US could see a 30-40% decline in new international student enrollment, resulting in nearly $7 billion in lost revenue and more than 60,000 fewer American jobs. https://www.nafsa.org/fall-2025-international-student-enrollment-outlook-and-economic-impact
August 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The US could see a 30-40% decline in new international student enrollment, resulting in nearly $7 billion in lost revenue and more than 60,000 fewer American jobs. https://www.nafsa.org/fall-2025-international-student-enrollment-outlook-and-economic-impact
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“Only 29% would back Brexit now — poll proves tables have turned”
- @thetimes.com
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
- @thetimes.com
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Only 29% would back Brexit now — poll proves tables have turned
We asked Britain about Europe, China and their least favourite world leaders, but one answer stands out
www.thetimes.com
August 3, 2025 at 7:19 AM
“Only 29% would back Brexit now — poll proves tables have turned”
- @thetimes.com
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
- @thetimes.com
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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People’s tendency to underestimate how much others support climate action is recurrent finding in empirical studies of climate policy support, and is a huge sore point for political climate action.
After 3 desk rejects and 2 major rewrites (with a 17-page rebuttal (!), and cutting word count by 25%), I am pleased that my paper on policy appraisals and second-order beliefs in climate policy has found a home in @climate-policy.bsky.social: (1/) @cast-centre.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1080/1469...
doi.org/10.1080/1469...
August 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
People’s tendency to underestimate how much others support climate action is recurrent finding in empirical studies of climate policy support, and is a huge sore point for political climate action.
🚨New working paper 🚨
Excited to share my new working paper on rural discontent with climate policies in Europe.
As the climate backlash materialises, especially in rural places, I ask: why do people oppose the green transition in rural areas?
A quick 🧵
The paper: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Excited to share my new working paper on rural discontent with climate policies in Europe.
As the climate backlash materialises, especially in rural places, I ask: why do people oppose the green transition in rural areas?
A quick 🧵
The paper: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
July 25, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🚨New working paper 🚨
Excited to share my new working paper on rural discontent with climate policies in Europe.
As the climate backlash materialises, especially in rural places, I ask: why do people oppose the green transition in rural areas?
A quick 🧵
The paper: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Excited to share my new working paper on rural discontent with climate policies in Europe.
As the climate backlash materialises, especially in rural places, I ask: why do people oppose the green transition in rural areas?
A quick 🧵
The paper: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Merci au @cnrs.fr de partager les résultats de mon article de recherche récemment publié dans @wepsocial.bsky.social
J'étudie la question du soutien aux politiques climatiques entre territoires urbains et ruraux.
Un résumé ci-dessous, et l'article complet ici: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
J'étudie la question du soutien aux politiques climatiques entre territoires urbains et ruraux.
Un résumé ci-dessous, et l'article complet ici: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
À point les Européens ruraux rejettent-ils l’action climatique ?
En Europe, les politiques climatiques sont de plus en plus contestées, dans l’arène politique ou par certains groupes sociaux. Est-ce davantage le cas dans les territoires ruraux, et pourquoi ?
www.inshs.cnrs.fr/fr/cnrsinfo/...
En Europe, les politiques climatiques sont de plus en plus contestées, dans l’arène politique ou par certains groupes sociaux. Est-ce davantage le cas dans les territoires ruraux, et pourquoi ?
www.inshs.cnrs.fr/fr/cnrsinfo/...
À point les Européens ruraux rejettent-ils l’action climatique ?
En Europe, les politiques climatiques sont de plus en plus contestées, que ce soit dans l’arène politique ou par certains groupes sociaux.
www.inshs.cnrs.fr
July 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Merci au @cnrs.fr de partager les résultats de mon article de recherche récemment publié dans @wepsocial.bsky.social
J'étudie la question du soutien aux politiques climatiques entre territoires urbains et ruraux.
Un résumé ci-dessous, et l'article complet ici: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
J'étudie la question du soutien aux politiques climatiques entre territoires urbains et ruraux.
Un résumé ci-dessous, et l'article complet ici: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
July 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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This is such a great new piece of research by @curdknupfer.bsky.social et al. It should be mandatory reading for journalists. academic.oup.com/joc/advance-...
Far-right challenges to liberal democratic press norms: “indexing by proxy” in a German immigration debate
Abstract. This study examines the mechanisms by which illiberal politics make the news by disrupting democratic systems. During the late 20th century, a li
academic.oup.com
July 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This is such a great new piece of research by @curdknupfer.bsky.social et al. It should be mandatory reading for journalists. academic.oup.com/joc/advance-...
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#Danslesmédias 🎙️
Transition(s) : mode d'emploi ♻️
@theodoretallent.bsky.social sur @rfi.fr revient sur le paradoxe entre l'inquiétude des européens face aux conséquences du changement climatique et l'action très mesurée des décideurs politiques en matière transition écologique.
À (ré)écouter👇
Transition(s) : mode d'emploi ♻️
@theodoretallent.bsky.social sur @rfi.fr revient sur le paradoxe entre l'inquiétude des européens face aux conséquences du changement climatique et l'action très mesurée des décideurs politiques en matière transition écologique.
À (ré)écouter👇
C'est pas du vent - Transition (s) : mode d'emploi
Les 2/3 des Européens s’inquiètent des conséquences du changement climatique, mais sont de moins en moins motivés pour lutter à l’échelle individuelle, ils attendent des politiques publiques fortes.…
www.rfi.fr
July 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#Danslesmédias 🎙️
Transition(s) : mode d'emploi ♻️
@theodoretallent.bsky.social sur @rfi.fr revient sur le paradoxe entre l'inquiétude des européens face aux conséquences du changement climatique et l'action très mesurée des décideurs politiques en matière transition écologique.
À (ré)écouter👇
Transition(s) : mode d'emploi ♻️
@theodoretallent.bsky.social sur @rfi.fr revient sur le paradoxe entre l'inquiétude des européens face aux conséquences du changement climatique et l'action très mesurée des décideurs politiques en matière transition écologique.
À (ré)écouter👇
I was invited on the radio yesterday to discuss the current backlash against climate action...and what we can do about it.
Could also discuss the recent reintroduction of a dangerous pesticide in France by a coalition going from the centre to the radical right...
@rfi.fr
www.rfi.fr/fr/podcasts/...
Could also discuss the recent reintroduction of a dangerous pesticide in France by a coalition going from the centre to the radical right...
@rfi.fr
www.rfi.fr/fr/podcasts/...
C'est pas du vent - Transition (s) : mode d'emploi
Les 2/3 des Européens s’inquiètent des conséquences du changement climatique, mais sont de moins en moins motivés pour lutter à l’échelle individuelle, ils attendent des politiques publiques fortes.…
www.rfi.fr
July 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I was invited on the radio yesterday to discuss the current backlash against climate action...and what we can do about it.
Could also discuss the recent reintroduction of a dangerous pesticide in France by a coalition going from the centre to the radical right...
@rfi.fr
www.rfi.fr/fr/podcasts/...
Could also discuss the recent reintroduction of a dangerous pesticide in France by a coalition going from the centre to the radical right...
@rfi.fr
www.rfi.fr/fr/podcasts/...
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‘A war of the truth’: Europe’s heatwaves are failing to spur support for climate action #Climate
‘A war of the truth’: Europe’s heatwaves are failing to spur support for climate action
Voters may feel hotter summers are ‘too much’ but they appear to tolerate roll-back of policies to stop global heating
www.theguardian.com
July 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
‘A war of the truth’: Europe’s heatwaves are failing to spur support for climate action #Climate
Excited to share that my first single-authored article is now published in @wepsocial.bsky.social!
In light of the current backlash to climate policy, I explore the (rural) geography of support for climate policies in Europe.
🧵
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
In light of the current backlash to climate policy, I explore the (rural) geography of support for climate policies in Europe.
🧵
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A green divide? Climate policy support and its rural geography in Europe
Opposition to the green transition is often attributed to the direct costs of climate policies, with particularly vulnerable individuals perceived as more resistant. While recent studies suggest ru...
www.tandfonline.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Excited to share that my first single-authored article is now published in @wepsocial.bsky.social!
In light of the current backlash to climate policy, I explore the (rural) geography of support for climate policies in Europe.
🧵
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
In light of the current backlash to climate policy, I explore the (rural) geography of support for climate policies in Europe.
🧵
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Theodore Tallent
