European Politics and Policy

European Politics and Policy

London School of Economics and Political Science

EUROPP – European Politics and Policy is a multidisciplinary academic blog run by the London School of Economics and Political Science. Our central aim is to increase public understanding of European politics and policy by providing accessible academic commentary and research. We have no editorial ‘line’ beyond a commitment to communicating social science research and commentary in ways that enhance public debate and understanding.


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LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 5 September 2024 English

Social democratic parties in Western Europe have experienced a decline in electoral support over the last two decades, yet they have also attracted increased support from women. Drawing on a …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 4 September 2024 English

The EU’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) act identifies unfair biases in AI systems as a key risk. Yet as Sergio Scandizzo argues, we should be equally concerned about our faith …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 3 September 2024 English

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) won an unprecedented share of the vote in regional elections in the states of Saxony and Thuringia on 1 September. Florian Stoeckel writes the results …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 2 September 2024 English

Social media played a crucial role in the National Rally’s victory in the 2024 European Parliament elections in France. Drawing on new research, Roman Zinigrad shows how the algorithms used …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 27 August 2024 English

The new UK government is keen to establish itself as tough and competent on migration. Denny Pencheva and Conor Kelly argue the country’s policy on irregular migration should be rooted …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 21 August 2024 English

A large number of protests against asylum seekers and migrants have been held in the Republic of Ireland since 2022. Drawing on new research, Barry Cannon and Shane Murphy write …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 20 August 2024 English

Shortly after winning power in 2022, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced her government would set out a new strategy for Africa. Umberto Marengo writes that this strategy – dubbed …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 19 August 2024 English

Over the last four decades, rising employment rates among women in Europe have made the traditional “male breadwinner” model of households increasingly uncommon. Yet as Guillaume Paugam demonstrates, this general …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 13 August 2024 English

EU officials and national politicians have championed “digital sovereignty” as a solution to online disinformation, cyber threats and the power of non-European tech companies. Drawing on a new special issue, …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 12 August 2024 English

The EU has long received criticism for failing to tackle democratic backsliding in its member states. Yet as Michael Blauberger and Ulrich Sedelmeier explain, there has been a marked change …