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 · 8 February 2024 English

In December, the EU and Kenya signed a trade agreement featuring strong provisions on environmental, social and labour standards. Niels Keijzer, Frederik Stender and Tim Vogel write that as Kenya …


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

Carbon pricing schemes are an effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but do they produce socially equitable outcomes? Drawing on a new study, Linus Mattauch and Jiaxin Zhao compare …


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

Revolutions have been a frequent occurrence throughout European history, yet the way they have emerged has varied tremendously over time. Mark R. Beissinger explains how the increasing concentration of people …


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

In December, EU leaders agreed to open membership talks with Moldova and Ukraine and to grant candidate status to Georgia. Visnja Vukov writes the EU must learn from previous EU …


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

What impact does political indoctrination have on children? Using data from Poland, Anna Nicińska shows that political indoctrination at school reduces educational attainment and labour force participation later in life. …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 31 January 2024 English

Moldova is due to hold its next presidential election in autumn this year. Laurențiu Pleșca and David Levine write that given the high risk of Russian interference, bolstering the country’s …


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

Many Ukrainian citizens have sought protection in Norway since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Presenting findings from a new survey, Aadne Aasland writes that while most Ukrainian refugees …


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

Brexit and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have raised important questions about the future of European integration. But what do people across Europe want? Drawing on a new study, Lukas B. …


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

There have been calls to ban the Alternative for Germany (AfD) from participating in German elections following revelations about an alleged plan involving members of the party to implement mass …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 24 January 2024 English

Rising inflation since 2022 has resulted in the European Central Bank adopting a more restrictive approach to monetary policy. Yet as Angelo Baglioni explains, years of quantitative easing mean there …