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 · 1 May 2024 English

Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National is predicted to be the big winner from France’s European Parliament election. Marta Lorimer writes that while many will be tempted to interpret the outcome …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 30 April 2024 English

The EU implemented a united and strong response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and has now approved thirteen packages of sanctions against Russia over the conflict. However, as …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 30 April 2024 English

Slovenia will hold its European Parliament election on 9 June. As Tim Haughton and Alenka Krašovec write, Janez Janša and his Slovenian Democratic Party are aiming to make the vote …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 29 April 2024 English

Malta uses the Single Transferable Vote system in European elections, which results in fierce competition between candidates, writes Jean Claude Cachia. The 2024 European Parliament election in Malta will be …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 26 April 2024 English

Estonia uses an open list system in European Parliament elections, which means the popularity of individual candidates plays a key role in determining the outcome. Martin Mölder assesses how this …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 25 April 2024 English

It is now six weeks until the first day of voting in the 2024 European Parliament elections. Claes de Vreese presents a roadmap for how politicians, journalists and citizens can …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 25 April 2024 English

The European Parliament election in Portugal will come just a few months after the 2024 Portuguese legislative election. On the fiftieth anniversary of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution, Lea Heyne and Luca …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 23 April 2024 English

A key issue ahead of Italy’s European Parliament election is the implementation of the country’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan through which it can spend funds from the EU’s COVID-19 …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 22 April 2024 English

Belgium will hold simultaneous federal, regional and European elections on 9 June. Philippe Mongrain and Karolin Soontjens preview the vote, writing that while it is difficult to predict the outcome, …


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

The European Parliament election in Romania will be just one of four major elections held in the country this year. Alexandru Damian previews the vote and examines the potential impact …