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 · 17 October 2024 English

We live in an age where crises seem to be everywhere. But what do we mean by a “crisis”? Miguel de Beistegui examines how we make sense of crises and …


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

How can we move toward a more sustainable future? LSE President and Vice Chancellor Larry Kramer argues that while greater ambition is still needed, the most effective route is to …


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

The Freedom Party of Austria won Austria’s legislative election on 29 September. Yet as Reinhard Heinisch explains, it will be challenging for the party to form a viable government. Austria’s …


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

Should the EU protect European firms by restricting imports of solar technology from China? Drawing on new research, Pia Andres finds that Chinese competition has resulted in many European firms …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 10 October 2024 English

Do European fiscal rules make it easier for governments to “sell” spending cuts to their voters? Drawing on a survey experiment in Italy, Alessia Aspide finds such rules have little …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 9 October 2024 English

The EU has implemented a series of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Yet as Ousmène Jacques Mandeng argues, the EU’s response to the war has been undermined …


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

On 4 October, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a ruling – known as the “Diarra ruling” – that could have major consequences for the transfer system …


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

Sanctions affect the economies of both sanctioned and sanctioning states. Stelios Sakkas and Konstantinos Mavrigiannakis present new research on the impact of EU sanctions against Russia on the economy of …


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

Gender quotas in elections typically require a certain share of candidates to be women, while gender parity rules require parties to nominate men and women equally. But is there a …


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

There has been speculation about the prospect of Armenia breaking with Russia and developing a closer relationship with the EU. Taras Kuzio argues that despite positive statements about European integration …