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 · 13 March 2024 English

What factors influence turnout in local elections in Europe? Silvia Bolgherini, Selena Grimaldi and Aldo Paparo present findings from a new study of elections in 70,000 municipalities across 18 European …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 11 March 2024 English

Belarus held parliamentary elections on 25 February. Sofie Bedford writes the vote suggested the country is drifting further toward full-fledged authoritarianism. On 25 February, Belarus held simultaneous parliamentary and local …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 8 March 2024 English

Opinion polls suggest Chega could become Portugal’s third-largest party in the country’s legislative elections on 10 March. Luca Manucci and Steven M. Van Hauwaert assess the roots of the party’s …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 8 March 2024 English

Käte Strobel of the German Social Democratic Party was one of the first women to sit in the early European Parliament. Simona Guerra explores the impact she had at both …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 7 March 2024 English

The EU has announced plans to make Europe a hub for artificial intelligence (AI). Daniel Mügge writes that while this sounds like a noble cause, the EU’s strategy is limited …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 6 March 2024 English

In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Finland and Sweden applied for NATO membership, while Denmark ended its opt out from the EU’s Common Security and Defence …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 1 March 2024 English

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Netherlands emerged as a pioneer of capitalism, subsequently developing into one of the foremost economic powers in the world in a period often …


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

Europe’s cities are the key to its future, yet they face huge and mounting challenges. Ben Rogers explores alternative ways to empower and support them and makes the case for …


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 …