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 · 28 February 2024 English

When judges assess difficult asylum cases, what guides their decision-making? Drawing on a new study, Katerina Glyniadaki shows how judges can experience a conflict between their role and their personal …


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

Populist parties are expected to perform strongly at this year’s European Parliament elections. Drawing on a new book, Nils Karlson argues Europe should revive classical liberalism to contain the rise …


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

Democracies have long been associated with a tendency to increase public debt, no matter who governs. Yet as Lea Elsässer and Leonce Röth explain, radical right parties are often thought …


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

As the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, the West appears divided over how to support Ukraine. Spyros Economides assesses four key questions underpinning the role of …


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

What role does humour play in modern politics? Drawing on a new book, Ofer Feldman explains that humour can be a powerful political tool, but its content, nature and impact …


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

Ernst B. Haas made a major contribution to the study of international relations. Peter M. Haas reflects on his life and examines how his work can help us to better …


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

This year will see multiple important elections, including European Parliament elections and a US presidential election. James Dennison and Alexander Kustov examine what role immigration might play in these contests. …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 16 February 2024 English

What will Alexander Stubb’s election as President of Finland mean for the country’s foreign policy? Matti Pesu writes that while there is unlikely to be a sharp change in relation …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 15 February 2024 English

Alexander Stubb has been elected as the new President of Finland. Tuomas Forsberg writes on Stubb’s background and what his victory might mean for the country’s future. On 11 February, …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 14 February 2024 English

After a period of relative calm, football violence appears to be making a comeback in Europe, writes Roland Benedikter. Drawing on a new book, he identifies a series of factors …