Who I Recommend to Follow on Social Media if You Want to Be Up to Date with What's Happening Within the Political Structures/State Institutions — Incomplete List
As a European Studies student and a political fanatic in general, I follow a lot of accounts that other peers of mine would likely find boring or just not important for their life, but I'm here with them all the same because there have already been cases when people directly asked me for tips for accs that post about specific topics they find interesting. So yeah, enjoy:
1. Parliament, government office, president
For obvious reasons. Even if you don't agree with them and their rhetoric, doesn't have to hurt to keep an eye on what they do from time to time
2. Ministries (that affect your life the most)
Mainly the Ministry of Education if you're still a student, otherwise definitely at least the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family + Ministry of Health (or their equivalent in your country)
3. European institutions (if you're an EU citizen)
Namely the European Commission (the equivalent of a national government, it has its special Representation in each member state that also tends to have its own IG acc where they post what they do there, in the local national language for bigger availability), European Parliament (self-explanatory), European Council (the body made up of the heads of governments/states), you can also add the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee if you care about either, European External Action Service (the EU diplomatic corps) could interest you as well. The Directorate-Generals (or DGs = the EU-level equivalent of ministries let's say) tend to have their own social media accounts too, for example: DG for Regional and Urban Policy, DG for Agriculture and Rural Development, DG for Enlargement and Eastern Neighborhood, DG for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations,...
4. Ombudsman
THE person responsible for the oversight of the human rights in the country, together with other institutions, of course.
5. Statistical Office/Eurostat
Idk, I just love myself some yummy data, they speak for themselves (my fellow social anthropologists would disagree here, but we are not straying there)
6. Self-governing regions/municipalities + their organisations
How often do you think about your SGR? Not much probably. Yet they are (in most EU countries at least) the ones in charge of specific schools, hospitals, public services, roads management. They are closer to you than the national parliament, more easily reachable. Worthy of keeping an eye on I would say. If you are from a big city/muncipality that does have a social media account, I would consider following them as well.
7. Antimonopoly Office, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Employers' Association, Confederation of Trade Unions,...
While not directly participating in politics as you usually imagine, they're still considered a part of it. They provide data, they protect the interests and rights of the public, they lobby and deal with matters that concern all of us. If they have social media accs where you're from, I'd definitely at least check them out.
As I don't want to overwhelm you, I'll stop myself here but in case you are interested in more, maybe specific, recommendations, feel free to ask for them in the comments/DMs/asks and I'll happily provide more. :)
