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Drawing on transcripts from a popular television network and news source in Russia, JUSTINT Research Officer Lanabi La Lova has published new research which examines how a present-day autocrat attempts to optimize the intensity of state-controlled propaganda. Read in Political Communication👇 https://t.co/mirefZBzEd

🎉 Congratulations Pietro Curatolo!🎉 Pietro is an alumnus from the Class of 2012, with an MSc in Politics and Government in the EU. He recently started a new role in the European Commission as as Member of Cabinet and Communication Adviser to the European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni. All the best in this new job, Pietro! We love celebrating our alumni and students' news as part of our #EIAwesomeAlumni campaign. Let us know if there's anything you'd like to share - and please share your congratulations with Pietro in the comments!

During her first big speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves re-committed to following the fiscal rules during Labour’s time in government. Professor Iain Begg examines the shortcomings of the fiscal framework Reeves has inherited and argues that the UK should learn from its European counterparts when it comes to using public expenditure to advance the Government’s priorities. Read more at LSE British Politics and Policy Blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/d2kshbzb

Prominent accounts assert that the Euro Area is deeply divided between North and South, with Central Eastern European member states being ignored. Can transnational coalitions in EU help bridge this divide? Check out a new publication resulting from the Policy Crisis and Crisis Politics “SOLID” European Research Council Project, co-authored by Visiting Professor Waltraud Schelkle and Research Officer Dr Zbigniew Truchlewski on the stability of transnational coalitions in EU reforms and the North-South divide in the Euro Area. Read the full article here👇 https://lnkd.in/evGdz7fn

With the topic of UK-EU relationship likely to dominate talks at the European Political Community Summit, Professor Iain Begg told Euronews this will be a good opportunity for “constructive engagement” between the two parties. Read the full piece here👇 https://lnkd.in/efHcMS8G

In a new episode of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies’ podcast, Professor Iain Begg shares his views about two reports which have become key talking points in 2024 in EU circles. He also discusses the future of the EU budget and EU funding mechanisms, among other challenges the new EU leadership needs to confront with some urgency. Listen here 👇 🎧https://lnkd.in/exDUusvx

Visiting Senior Fellow Dr Thomas Aubrey has been quoted in a Financial Times article on Labour government’s attempt to drive down land prices and free up more money for affordable housing and infrastructure. His report on the Land Value Capture policy estimated that it could generate an extra £10.7bn a year to help fund infrastructure and affordable housing. Read the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_sJxwmM

A couple of weeks ago we were delighted to welcome European Institute alumni from the Class of 2009 back to campus. Celebrating fifteen years since their time at the EI, the alumni came to explore our new home in the Centre Building and hear about what’s changed at the EI, before raising a pint back at the George! A particular congratulations to Alex Friedrich and Eugen Gossen for putting together such a successful reunion. It was lovely to see so many of you back at the EI, and we hope you won’t leave it too long before returning to LSE again! If you're planning an EI reunion, we would love to help you reach out to as many of your fellow alumni as possible - drop us a line at ei.alumni@lse.ac.uk to find out more.

As France’s MPs are expected to form a coalition government this week, what would be a likely scenario going forward? Visiting Fellow Dr Joseph Downing discusses the current deadlock surrounding the selection of a new French Prime Minister in a recent interview with France24. Watch here 👇 https://lnkd.in/emvY4Pep

📢 Join us and EMY Africa for The Africa Rising Symposium on "Africa’s Renaissance: Spotlighting the Prosperity and Opportunities in Africa and its Diaspora". 💫 The symposium aims to build meaningful connections between African talent, business leaders, thought leaders and changemakers, specifically in the creative economy, to foster opportunities across the UK and Africa. ⏰ Only 8 days left! 🔗 Register here https://lnkd.in/eEyhWcRH