Alex Hartland
@alexhartland.bsky.social
Political Science | Postdoc Uni Saarland | http://acteu.org
But this is not consistent across the public as a whole.
Where we really see a difference is in the mediating effect of individual priorities. When the public cares, they support parties who care too.
We see this in both our aggregate and country-level analysis on migration and the environment.
Where we really see a difference is in the mediating effect of individual priorities. When the public cares, they support parties who care too.
We see this in both our aggregate and country-level analysis on migration and the environment.
May 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
But this is not consistent across the public as a whole.
Where we really see a difference is in the mediating effect of individual priorities. When the public cares, they support parties who care too.
We see this in both our aggregate and country-level analysis on migration and the environment.
Where we really see a difference is in the mediating effect of individual priorities. When the public cares, they support parties who care too.
We see this in both our aggregate and country-level analysis on migration and the environment.
As migration, climate change, and other issues cut across borders, we would expect increasing links between public and party salience
In reality, we find the relationship is largely dependent on the issue and country context. PTVs increase where parties talk more about migration or the environment
In reality, we find the relationship is largely dependent on the issue and country context. PTVs increase where parties talk more about migration or the environment
May 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
As migration, climate change, and other issues cut across borders, we would expect increasing links between public and party salience
In reality, we find the relationship is largely dependent on the issue and country context. PTVs increase where parties talk more about migration or the environment
In reality, we find the relationship is largely dependent on the issue and country context. PTVs increase where parties talk more about migration or the environment
Another fascinating morning at #comptext25
I was happy to join a panel on data and themes from the Horizon project #ActEU with @matildecer.bsky.social on gender and polarisation, @giucarny.bsky.social on gender and climate change.
Looking forward to more from ActEU and more panels this afternoon!
I was happy to join a panel on data and themes from the Horizon project #ActEU with @matildecer.bsky.social on gender and polarisation, @giucarny.bsky.social on gender and climate change.
Looking forward to more from ActEU and more panels this afternoon!
April 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Another fascinating morning at #comptext25
I was happy to join a panel on data and themes from the Horizon project #ActEU with @matildecer.bsky.social on gender and polarisation, @giucarny.bsky.social on gender and climate change.
Looking forward to more from ActEU and more panels this afternoon!
I was happy to join a panel on data and themes from the Horizon project #ActEU with @matildecer.bsky.social on gender and polarisation, @giucarny.bsky.social on gender and climate change.
Looking forward to more from ActEU and more panels this afternoon!
Finally, @projekt-sparta.bsky.social provide additional data on TikTok and YouTube use.
Their donut charts show that most parties still favour 280 characters over short-form video, but AfD is relatively more active.
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Their donut charts show that most parties still favour 280 characters over short-form video, but AfD is relatively more active.
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February 19, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Finally, @projekt-sparta.bsky.social provide additional data on TikTok and YouTube use.
Their donut charts show that most parties still favour 280 characters over short-form video, but AfD is relatively more active.
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Their donut charts show that most parties still favour 280 characters over short-form video, but AfD is relatively more active.
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The Greens are not the biggest losers from changes at Twitter/X though.
The small yellow dot to the right of the plot represents Christian Lindner’s FDP, who tweet most frequently for fewer likes and retweets, while also seeking favour with Musk.
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The small yellow dot to the right of the plot represents Christian Lindner’s FDP, who tweet most frequently for fewer likes and retweets, while also seeking favour with Musk.
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February 19, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The Greens are not the biggest losers from changes at Twitter/X though.
The small yellow dot to the right of the plot represents Christian Lindner’s FDP, who tweet most frequently for fewer likes and retweets, while also seeking favour with Musk.
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The small yellow dot to the right of the plot represents Christian Lindner’s FDP, who tweet most frequently for fewer likes and retweets, while also seeking favour with Musk.
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Is this a mistake?
As @curdknupfer.bsky.social and others have pointed out, Greens tweet more but receive only half as many likes and retweets as the AfD.
Changes to the algorithm and a significant shift in userbase have created a more receptive audience for extremist content on the platform.
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As @curdknupfer.bsky.social and others have pointed out, Greens tweet more but receive only half as many likes and retweets as the AfD.
Changes to the algorithm and a significant shift in userbase have created a more receptive audience for extremist content on the platform.
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February 19, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Is this a mistake?
As @curdknupfer.bsky.social and others have pointed out, Greens tweet more but receive only half as many likes and retweets as the AfD.
Changes to the algorithm and a significant shift in userbase have created a more receptive audience for extremist content on the platform.
3/
As @curdknupfer.bsky.social and others have pointed out, Greens tweet more but receive only half as many likes and retweets as the AfD.
Changes to the algorithm and a significant shift in userbase have created a more receptive audience for extremist content on the platform.
3/
Other parties post less, and the far-right AfD not at all.
An obvious explanation is changes on Twitter since Musk’s takeover, coupled with recent events in the US.
Unlike Bsky, Twitter data is highly restricted. But bundesdatenschau.com shows that Greens have not left the platform entirely
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An obvious explanation is changes on Twitter since Musk’s takeover, coupled with recent events in the US.
Unlike Bsky, Twitter data is highly restricted. But bundesdatenschau.com shows that Greens have not left the platform entirely
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February 19, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Other parties post less, and the far-right AfD not at all.
An obvious explanation is changes on Twitter since Musk’s takeover, coupled with recent events in the US.
Unlike Bsky, Twitter data is highly restricted. But bundesdatenschau.com shows that Greens have not left the platform entirely
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An obvious explanation is changes on Twitter since Musk’s takeover, coupled with recent events in the US.
Unlike Bsky, Twitter data is highly restricted. But bundesdatenschau.com shows that Greens have not left the platform entirely
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🖊️New blogpost🖊️
Ahead of the German elections next Sunday, what can we learn about the parties’ online presence? Despite the efforts of some platforms, we are not completely in the dark.
Thanks to Bluesky's open API, we know Green and Die Linke MdBs are unsurprisingly increasingly active here.
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Ahead of the German elections next Sunday, what can we learn about the parties’ online presence? Despite the efforts of some platforms, we are not completely in the dark.
Thanks to Bluesky's open API, we know Green and Die Linke MdBs are unsurprisingly increasingly active here.
1/
February 19, 2025 at 6:50 AM
🖊️New blogpost🖊️
Ahead of the German elections next Sunday, what can we learn about the parties’ online presence? Despite the efforts of some platforms, we are not completely in the dark.
Thanks to Bluesky's open API, we know Green and Die Linke MdBs are unsurprisingly increasingly active here.
1/
Ahead of the German elections next Sunday, what can we learn about the parties’ online presence? Despite the efforts of some platforms, we are not completely in the dark.
Thanks to Bluesky's open API, we know Green and Die Linke MdBs are unsurprisingly increasingly active here.
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How does this compare with other countries?
Here is the US vs Germany and UK, as a proportion of the total numbers of national representatives in each country.
UK regularly over 10% in the last week (mostly Labour MPs).
Here is the US vs Germany and UK, as a proportion of the total numbers of national representatives in each country.
UK regularly over 10% in the last week (mostly Labour MPs).
November 24, 2024 at 8:47 PM
How does this compare with other countries?
Here is the US vs Germany and UK, as a proportion of the total numbers of national representatives in each country.
UK regularly over 10% in the last week (mostly Labour MPs).
Here is the US vs Germany and UK, as a proportion of the total numbers of national representatives in each country.
UK regularly over 10% in the last week (mostly Labour MPs).
*Assuming no pseudonyms etc.
Post numbers are potentially distorted by imports from Twitter/X and AMAs (excluded from above plot).
Perhaps # of accounts posting each day is a fairer reflection? Doesn't change the picture much.
Post numbers are potentially distorted by imports from Twitter/X and AMAs (excluded from above plot).
Perhaps # of accounts posting each day is a fairer reflection? Doesn't change the picture much.
November 24, 2024 at 8:47 PM
*Assuming no pseudonyms etc.
Post numbers are potentially distorted by imports from Twitter/X and AMAs (excluded from above plot).
Perhaps # of accounts posting each day is a fairer reflection? Doesn't change the picture much.
Post numbers are potentially distorted by imports from Twitter/X and AMAs (excluded from above plot).
Perhaps # of accounts posting each day is a fairer reflection? Doesn't change the picture much.
How many Bluesky posts come from US members of congress?
Clear increase in posts by Democrats since the election, nothing from Republicans so far.
According to @maxberger.bsky.social's starter pack: bsky.app/starter-pack..., there are currently no GOP Reps or Senators with a Bluesky account*
Clear increase in posts by Democrats since the election, nothing from Republicans so far.
According to @maxberger.bsky.social's starter pack: bsky.app/starter-pack..., there are currently no GOP Reps or Senators with a Bluesky account*
November 24, 2024 at 8:47 PM
How many Bluesky posts come from US members of congress?
Clear increase in posts by Democrats since the election, nothing from Republicans so far.
According to @maxberger.bsky.social's starter pack: bsky.app/starter-pack..., there are currently no GOP Reps or Senators with a Bluesky account*
Clear increase in posts by Democrats since the election, nothing from Republicans so far.
According to @maxberger.bsky.social's starter pack: bsky.app/starter-pack..., there are currently no GOP Reps or Senators with a Bluesky account*
How is the migration to Bluesky going among UK MPs?
Seems pretty popular for Labour (who of course have the most MPs) and Lib Dems, especially post-Nov 5th. Other parties, not so much.
No sign of any Reform MP accounts so far (some caveats with the data, see below).
Seems pretty popular for Labour (who of course have the most MPs) and Lib Dems, especially post-Nov 5th. Other parties, not so much.
No sign of any Reform MP accounts so far (some caveats with the data, see below).
November 22, 2024 at 2:20 PM
How is the migration to Bluesky going among UK MPs?
Seems pretty popular for Labour (who of course have the most MPs) and Lib Dems, especially post-Nov 5th. Other parties, not so much.
No sign of any Reform MP accounts so far (some caveats with the data, see below).
Seems pretty popular for Labour (who of course have the most MPs) and Lib Dems, especially post-Nov 5th. Other parties, not so much.
No sign of any Reform MP accounts so far (some caveats with the data, see below).
Are German politicians migrating to Bluesky?
Maybe, if you are a Green or Die Linke MdB.
Others are likely still more active elsewhere, but worth keeping track of with German elections early next year.
Apparently no AfD or BSW accounts yet, see below for caveats.
Maybe, if you are a Green or Die Linke MdB.
Others are likely still more active elsewhere, but worth keeping track of with German elections early next year.
Apparently no AfD or BSW accounts yet, see below for caveats.
November 22, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Are German politicians migrating to Bluesky?
Maybe, if you are a Green or Die Linke MdB.
Others are likely still more active elsewhere, but worth keeping track of with German elections early next year.
Apparently no AfD or BSW accounts yet, see below for caveats.
Maybe, if you are a Green or Die Linke MdB.
Others are likely still more active elsewhere, but worth keeping track of with German elections early next year.
Apparently no AfD or BSW accounts yet, see below for caveats.