We can’t always make the right decisions. Sometimes we need help to find the best fit. 💡 Use the #EUandI2024 online tool to make an informed choice this weekend. Try it out 🔗👉 euandi.eu #UseYourVote #YourVisionOurScience #EUandI

❔ Will the 2024 #EPelections reinforce EU democracy and security amidst internal and external challenges? 🗣️ Wojciech Białożyt discusses #democracy in the 🇪🇺 EU security architecture ahead of the #EUelections. Listen for more 👇 #EUandI #YourVisionOurScience #UseYourVote

❔What would a shift to the right in the 2024 #EPelections mean for EU policies & the European Commission? With increased support for far-right groups, a potential decline in Socialist votes, and shifting coalition dynamics, the future of European democracy hangs in the balance.

🗳️ The #EPelections are crucial for the EU's future and its relationships with neighbouring countries. Read the article by Abbas Sibai to find out how every vote helps shape a stable, prosperous, and secure future for the #EU and its neighbours. 🔗👇

As per our tradition, in the aftermath of the #EPelections we gather and share first impressions and analysis on the outcome of the polls. This year, gaby umbach, @KalypsoNicolaid, Simon Hix & Costanza Hermanin 🇪🇺 will provide a preliminary assessment. 📅 Tomorrow 12/6 ⏰ 12:30 CEST

What is at stake for the European Union's Neighbourhood Policy, particularly after the 2024 #EPelections? Listen to the public policy advocate Abbas Sibai, as he explains the relationship between EU's Neighbourhood Policy and the European Parliament & the challenges that lie ahead👇

Meet the #EUandI team...behind the scenes! Introducing the backbone of EU&I - Our 152 coders! As we conclude this incredible journey, we extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who meticulously mapped the political landscapes of their native countries. See you in 5 years 😊

Meet the #EUandI team...behind the scenes! Danilo, Greta & Meli are the creative visionaries behind EU&I's brand identity, the web design and all the amazing visuals you've been seeing on social media. Thank you for everything team - We are grateful for this collaboration! 🙌

The EU&I app saw remarkable engagement from citizens across 🇪🇺 Europe, seeking alignment with political parties ahead of the 🗳️ #EUelections. How does this 15-year-long initiative serve both citizens and political science research? Read here to learn more 👇

The newly formed European Parliament votes today on Ursula von der Leyen's 2nd term as President of the European Commission. Will they vote together as coherent blocks or are they so diverse internally that they'll be less effective? ⏯️ Listen to what Erik Jones shared prior to the #EPelections👇

📹𝟭𝟰 EUI academics have shared key aspects of their research in the context of the 2024 #EPelections, highlighting what is at stake. In each video, they provide valuable insights, which they elaborate further in their blog articles. Watch the videos 👉 loom.ly/pas_ZHI

🎉 Congratulations to Andres Reiljan and members of the EU&I' scientific committee for winning the Best CSES Scholarship for 'Patterns of Affective Polarization toward Parties and Leaders across the Democratic World,' published in American Political Science Review. 🙌 🔗📌 loom.ly/q_9sDDI

How does affective polarisation impact our daily lives and democracy? ↪️ In this interview, Andres Reiljan shares insights into how political divisions shape society—from everyday life to democratic norms—breaking down the causes, consequences, and potential solutions. More 👇

🗳️ With 2 weeks to go to #USElections2024, we asked Erik Jones, The Robert Schuman Centre Director, on key issues in the pre-election debate, the future of the transatlantic relations, and his personal experience & takeaways from 🇺🇸 this autumn. Read the interview 🔗 loom.ly/OS4GOhM

🗳️ As US voters head to the polls today, revisit Shanto Iyengar's insights on affective polarisation and its impact on political decision-making. How do “two political parties seeing each other as existential threats” shape the voters' choices? Watch here 👇

Next week, the EU&I team gathers in Florence! This workshop's goal is to provide hands-on guidance to the team members on analysing data generated by the EU&I, used by nearly 1M voters, for research into political dynamics, voter behaviour, polarisation and more. Stay tuned!

📷 Last Friday, over 50 EU&I team members from 20+ countries gathered at EUI for a workshop on how to: ◾ use party + user data collected from the tool, ◾ integrate VAAs into research, teaching, and citizens’ engagement. Thank you everyone for the engaging discussions & ideas.🙌