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New GovLab project: winning elections with homophobia?

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How do voters respond when parties in parliament openly reject the LGBTQ movement and gender issues and even take concrete measures against them?

Right-wing populist parties have been fueling hostility toward queer communities for years. However, the actual impact of this politics on voting behavior long remained unclear. A new study by the Humboldt GovLab now provides clear answers: anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and policies can strengthen the electoral success of the parties that promote them.

We have summarized the key findings of the study for you. Read more on our blog:
https://insights.humboldt-innovation.de/2026/02/05/gewinnt-man-mit-homo…
 

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