Political scientist with background in history and anthropology, specializing in the study of social movements, political parties, and trade unions in Central and Eastern Europe.
Research perspectives
My research covers several core areas, which you can explore below. A full list of publications is available in this page, as well as on my profile at Google Scholar.
Protests and Social Movements
How collective actions shape democracy and political change in Central-Eastern Europe.
Movement Parties and Protest Parties
How protest movements transform into political parties and how these parties influence party systems.
Triangulation of Methods and Datasets
Combining diverse methods and data sources to connect macro-historical processes with everyday practices.
Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining
What factors and mechanisms improve the strength of trade unions and collective bargaining in different industrial relations regimes in EU.
Research Publications
Full list of chapters, articles, and books here.
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When Protest Becomes a Mode of Politics
Spotlight for ZOiS website: Many countries in South-Eastern Europe have been experiencing recurring waves of mass protests for years, often…
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Labour unrest in the context of multiple crises: a comparative perspective of Europe
By presenting the first comparative data of trade union and workers’ protests since Covid-19, based on local sources, this article…
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Dataset: Protest Event Analysis
Our platform in KonKoop, ZOiS – Centre for East European and International Studies, presents comprehensive information on 51 accessible collections…
Podcasts
Commentaries in podcast format. Selected list here.
Media Analyses
Expert commentary in international and Bulgarian media. Selected list here.
Social Media Posts
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