Fabian Habersack
@fabianhabersack.bsky.social
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁
Postdoc at @uniinnsbruck.bsky.social
PhD from @unisalzburg.bsky.social
Alum of @sciencespo.bsky.social
Party Competition | Representation | Democracy | Far Right
🌐 www.fabianhabersack.com
Postdoc at @uniinnsbruck.bsky.social
PhD from @unisalzburg.bsky.social
Alum of @sciencespo.bsky.social
Party Competition | Representation | Democracy | Far Right
🌐 www.fabianhabersack.com
Thrilled to share that the Palgrave Handbook on the 2024 EP Election is finally out! 🤩
Martin Dolezal and I co-authored the #Austria chapter on the rise of the #FPÖ, voter disaffection, and mapping 🇦🇹 and 🇪🇺 parties in the 2D policy space via #manifestoberta.
📖 link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Martin Dolezal and I co-authored the #Austria chapter on the rise of the #FPÖ, voter disaffection, and mapping 🇦🇹 and 🇪🇺 parties in the 2D policy space via #manifestoberta.
📖 link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
July 23, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Thrilled to share that the Palgrave Handbook on the 2024 EP Election is finally out! 🤩
Martin Dolezal and I co-authored the #Austria chapter on the rise of the #FPÖ, voter disaffection, and mapping 🇦🇹 and 🇪🇺 parties in the 2D policy space via #manifestoberta.
📖 link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Martin Dolezal and I co-authored the #Austria chapter on the rise of the #FPÖ, voter disaffection, and mapping 🇦🇹 and 🇪🇺 parties in the 2D policy space via #manifestoberta.
📖 link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Had a phenomenal time at the 1st ever Extremism & Democracy SG Conference #SGED25 in London — taking lots of new ideas and inspiration home. Really enjoyed @kai-arzheimer.com’s keynote reflecting on the field and history of the SG since its inception in 1999. Already looking forward to #SGED27!
June 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Had a phenomenal time at the 1st ever Extremism & Democracy SG Conference #SGED25 in London — taking lots of new ideas and inspiration home. Really enjoyed @kai-arzheimer.com’s keynote reflecting on the field and history of the SG since its inception in 1999. Already looking forward to #SGED27!
Hello #PolSky! 👋
What are your favorite non-journal sources for research inspiration? What are you reading or listening to these days? 🎧📚
Think blogs, podcasts, newsletters — anything accessible and rigorous that helps spark ideas. Bonus points if it’s great for #teaching in political science! 💡
What are your favorite non-journal sources for research inspiration? What are you reading or listening to these days? 🎧📚
Think blogs, podcasts, newsletters — anything accessible and rigorous that helps spark ideas. Bonus points if it’s great for #teaching in political science! 💡
April 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In the US, it’s the “woketopus”, a supposed deep-state cabal pulling the strings. In Germany, Markus Söder claims that NGOs have “spread like octopuses” in Green party-led ministries.
Different country, same playbook.
Different country, same playbook.
March 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
In the US, it’s the “woketopus”, a supposed deep-state cabal pulling the strings. In Germany, Markus Söder claims that NGOs have “spread like octopuses” in Green party-led ministries.
Different country, same playbook.
Different country, same playbook.
Leaving #Canberra and heading back home to Austria (sadly, no kangaroos there). My #visiting #fellowship has been incredibly rewarding—great conversations, new friendships, and plenty of ideas to take home. Grateful to #ANU for the support that made this possible. Hope to be back in the future!
March 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Leaving #Canberra and heading back home to Austria (sadly, no kangaroos there). My #visiting #fellowship has been incredibly rewarding—great conversations, new friendships, and plenty of ideas to take home. Grateful to #ANU for the support that made this possible. Hope to be back in the future!
Populist attitudes moderate perceptions, but not as expected:
❌ They don’t amplify the effect of policy shifts on low perceived commitment.
💡 Instead, non-populists judge parties by their actions, while populists—more skeptical of political motives—are less responsive to these distinctions.
❌ They don’t amplify the effect of policy shifts on low perceived commitment.
💡 Instead, non-populists judge parties by their actions, while populists—more skeptical of political motives—are less responsive to these distinctions.
February 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Populist attitudes moderate perceptions, but not as expected:
❌ They don’t amplify the effect of policy shifts on low perceived commitment.
💡 Instead, non-populists judge parties by their actions, while populists—more skeptical of political motives—are less responsive to these distinctions.
❌ They don’t amplify the effect of policy shifts on low perceived commitment.
💡 Instead, non-populists judge parties by their actions, while populists—more skeptical of political motives—are less responsive to these distinctions.
✔️ Baseline finding: Voters see pivots toward a competitor’s position as less committed (=policy direction).
✔️ But policy area matters: Reinforcing or shifting *core* policies is seen as a genuine signal of commitment. Manipulation of *peripheral* positions isn’t.
✔️ But policy area matters: Reinforcing or shifting *core* policies is seen as a genuine signal of commitment. Manipulation of *peripheral* positions isn’t.
February 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
✔️ Baseline finding: Voters see pivots toward a competitor’s position as less committed (=policy direction).
✔️ But policy area matters: Reinforcing or shifting *core* policies is seen as a genuine signal of commitment. Manipulation of *peripheral* positions isn’t.
✔️ But policy area matters: Reinforcing or shifting *core* policies is seen as a genuine signal of commitment. Manipulation of *peripheral* positions isn’t.
A prime example: Austria’s ÖVP under S. Kurz back in 2017.
Rather than cherry-picking #FPÖ’s claims around preserving national values, #ÖVP also framed migration as a threat to job market and economic sovereignty—a break from its market-liberal tradition.
🔗 See here: doi.org/10.1080/2374...
Rather than cherry-picking #FPÖ’s claims around preserving national values, #ÖVP also framed migration as a threat to job market and economic sovereignty—a break from its market-liberal tradition.
🔗 See here: doi.org/10.1080/2374...
February 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A prime example: Austria’s ÖVP under S. Kurz back in 2017.
Rather than cherry-picking #FPÖ’s claims around preserving national values, #ÖVP also framed migration as a threat to job market and economic sovereignty—a break from its market-liberal tradition.
🔗 See here: doi.org/10.1080/2374...
Rather than cherry-picking #FPÖ’s claims around preserving national values, #ÖVP also framed migration as a threat to job market and economic sovereignty—a break from its market-liberal tradition.
🔗 See here: doi.org/10.1080/2374...
Policy alignment isn’t everything, though. It misses a crucial point: voters don’t just take policy claims at face value!
I argue that voters can discern whether an in-party’s behavior reflects 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 or mere strategic positioning out of 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
I argue that voters can discern whether an in-party’s behavior reflects 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 or mere strategic positioning out of 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
February 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Policy alignment isn’t everything, though. It misses a crucial point: voters don’t just take policy claims at face value!
I argue that voters can discern whether an in-party’s behavior reflects 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 or mere strategic positioning out of 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
I argue that voters can discern whether an in-party’s behavior reflects 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 or mere strategic positioning out of 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
Populist attitudes moderate perceptions, but not as expected:
❌ They don’t amplify the effect of policy shifts on low perceived commitment.
💡 Instead, non-populists judge parties by their actions, while populists—more skeptical of political motives—are less responsive to these distinctions.
❌ They don’t amplify the effect of policy shifts on low perceived commitment.
💡 Instead, non-populists judge parties by their actions, while populists—more skeptical of political motives—are less responsive to these distinctions.
February 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Populist attitudes moderate perceptions, but not as expected:
❌ They don’t amplify the effect of policy shifts on low perceived commitment.
💡 Instead, non-populists judge parties by their actions, while populists—more skeptical of political motives—are less responsive to these distinctions.
❌ They don’t amplify the effect of policy shifts on low perceived commitment.
💡 Instead, non-populists judge parties by their actions, while populists—more skeptical of political motives—are less responsive to these distinctions.
✔️ Baseline finding: Voters see pivots toward a competitor’s position as less committed (=policy direction).
✔️ But policy area matters: Reinforcing or shifting *core* policies is seen as a genuine signal of commitment. Manipulation of *peripheral* positions isn’t.
✔️ But policy area matters: Reinforcing or shifting *core* policies is seen as a genuine signal of commitment. Manipulation of *peripheral* positions isn’t.
February 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
✔️ Baseline finding: Voters see pivots toward a competitor’s position as less committed (=policy direction).
✔️ But policy area matters: Reinforcing or shifting *core* policies is seen as a genuine signal of commitment. Manipulation of *peripheral* positions isn’t.
✔️ But policy area matters: Reinforcing or shifting *core* policies is seen as a genuine signal of commitment. Manipulation of *peripheral* positions isn’t.
Thrilled to speak at #ANU School of Politics & IR this Thursday about my recent #EJPR article! I’ll be discussing how voter loyalty and opportunities shape parties’ policy priorities.
👉 Full article (Open Access):
doi.org/10.1111/1475...
📅 Thu 20 Feb | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 ANU (RSSS Room 3.72)
👉 Full article (Open Access):
doi.org/10.1111/1475...
📅 Thu 20 Feb | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 ANU (RSSS Room 3.72)
February 17, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Thrilled to speak at #ANU School of Politics & IR this Thursday about my recent #EJPR article! I’ll be discussing how voter loyalty and opportunities shape parties’ policy priorities.
👉 Full article (Open Access):
doi.org/10.1111/1475...
📅 Thu 20 Feb | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 ANU (RSSS Room 3.72)
👉 Full article (Open Access):
doi.org/10.1111/1475...
📅 Thu 20 Feb | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
📍 ANU (RSSS Room 3.72)
Proofs in, article out soon in Government & Opposition. Stay tuned! 🔥
February 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Proofs in, article out soon in Government & Opposition. Stay tuned! 🔥
Highly recommend this one for its insights—but also for its spice! 🌶️
February 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Highly recommend this one for its insights—but also for its spice! 🌶️
Despite overwhelming evidence that “policy accommodation” often falls short, political leaders keep making the same choices. Why?
A brilliant read from @philswatton.bsky.social 👇
A brilliant read from @philswatton.bsky.social 👇
February 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Despite overwhelming evidence that “policy accommodation” often falls short, political leaders keep making the same choices. Why?
A brilliant read from @philswatton.bsky.social 👇
A brilliant read from @philswatton.bsky.social 👇
Zu diesem Thema kann ich übrigens auch dieses Interview mit @tabouchadi.bsky.social sehr empfehlen, erschienen nach der Bundestagswahl 2021. 👇
www.republik.ch/2021/12/21/a...
www.republik.ch/2021/12/21/a...
February 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Zu diesem Thema kann ich übrigens auch dieses Interview mit @tabouchadi.bsky.social sehr empfehlen, erschienen nach der Bundestagswahl 2021. 👇
www.republik.ch/2021/12/21/a...
www.republik.ch/2021/12/21/a...
In the US, #Trump v. US has blurred lines btw. POTUS and nat. interest. Now, science bends to political loyalty—papers are scrubbed of banned terms, grant reviews frozen, self-censorship spreads. Meanwhile, in AT, #FPÖ wants research in German only, and in DE, #Lindner and #Merz flirt with Trumpism.
February 3, 2025 at 2:17 AM
In the US, #Trump v. US has blurred lines btw. POTUS and nat. interest. Now, science bends to political loyalty—papers are scrubbed of banned terms, grant reviews frozen, self-censorship spreads. Meanwhile, in AT, #FPÖ wants research in German only, and in DE, #Lindner and #Merz flirt with Trumpism.
Mithilfe dieser Kategorien lassen sich Parteien #ökonomisch (mehr vs. weniger staatliche Intervention) und #kulturell (liberale Werte vs. traditionelle Normen) auf Links-Rechts-Achse einordnen.
Die Abbildung zeigt die Parteipositionen relativ zur Mitte des Parteiensystems auf beiden Achsen.
Die Abbildung zeigt die Parteipositionen relativ zur Mitte des Parteiensystems auf beiden Achsen.
January 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Mithilfe dieser Kategorien lassen sich Parteien #ökonomisch (mehr vs. weniger staatliche Intervention) und #kulturell (liberale Werte vs. traditionelle Normen) auf Links-Rechts-Achse einordnen.
Die Abbildung zeigt die Parteipositionen relativ zur Mitte des Parteiensystems auf beiden Achsen.
Die Abbildung zeigt die Parteipositionen relativ zur Mitte des Parteiensystems auf beiden Achsen.
Also, a big shoutout to Brandon Yoder for generously letting me use his office while he’s overseas!
Don’t worry, Brandon—I’ll keep your desk organized and resist the urge to redecorate. 😏
Don’t worry, Brandon—I’ll keep your desk organized and resist the urge to redecorate. 😏
January 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Also, a big shoutout to Brandon Yoder for generously letting me use his office while he’s overseas!
Don’t worry, Brandon—I’ll keep your desk organized and resist the urge to redecorate. 😏
Don’t worry, Brandon—I’ll keep your desk organized and resist the urge to redecorate. 😏
Excited to share that I’ve started my #VisitingFellowship at ANU in Canberra! 🌏📚
It’s only been a week, but I’ve already had some great conversations with amazing scholars here. Looking forward to meeting more colleagues, learning about their brilliant work, and collaborating with them in future.
It’s only been a week, but I’ve already had some great conversations with amazing scholars here. Looking forward to meeting more colleagues, learning about their brilliant work, and collaborating with them in future.
January 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Excited to share that I’ve started my #VisitingFellowship at ANU in Canberra! 🌏📚
It’s only been a week, but I’ve already had some great conversations with amazing scholars here. Looking forward to meeting more colleagues, learning about their brilliant work, and collaborating with them in future.
It’s only been a week, but I’ve already had some great conversations with amazing scholars here. Looking forward to meeting more colleagues, learning about their brilliant work, and collaborating with them in future.
Teaching isn’t just presenting new info — it also means creating an environment where students feel comfortable figuring things out and making mistakes. So, end-of-year student emails like this one are rewarding and show how important it is to build confidence and curiosity in the classroom.
December 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Teaching isn’t just presenting new info — it also means creating an environment where students feel comfortable figuring things out and making mistakes. So, end-of-year student emails like this one are rewarding and show how important it is to build confidence and curiosity in the classroom.
This year, I’ve had the privilege of teaching in the first-ever cohort of MSc #Digital #International #Affairs at the Diplomatic Academy, Vienna.
Learning stats & programming can be daunting, but it’s been amazing to see my students rise to the challenge.
NEXT UP: #Automated #Content #Analysis
Learning stats & programming can be daunting, but it’s been amazing to see my students rise to the challenge.
NEXT UP: #Automated #Content #Analysis
December 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM
This year, I’ve had the privilege of teaching in the first-ever cohort of MSc #Digital #International #Affairs at the Diplomatic Academy, Vienna.
Learning stats & programming can be daunting, but it’s been amazing to see my students rise to the challenge.
NEXT UP: #Automated #Content #Analysis
Learning stats & programming can be daunting, but it’s been amazing to see my students rise to the challenge.
NEXT UP: #Automated #Content #Analysis
Hello, BlueSky! 👋
Still finding my footing here, so not many posts just yet. But this receipt gives you a peek at what you can expect — new party opportunities! 🤘
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Still finding my footing here, so not many posts just yet. But this receipt gives you a peek at what you can expect — new party opportunities! 🤘
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December 3, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Hello, BlueSky! 👋
Still finding my footing here, so not many posts just yet. But this receipt gives you a peek at what you can expect — new party opportunities! 🤘
🧾 bskypt.vercel.app/fabianhabersack.bsky.social
Still finding my footing here, so not many posts just yet. But this receipt gives you a peek at what you can expect — new party opportunities! 🤘
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