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 October 2024 English

Estonia was viewed as a “model pupil” prior to its EU accession in 2004 and it has largely maintained this reputation as a member state, writes Piret Ehin. The country …


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

High-inflation periods, such as the 2021-2023 inflation surge, pose a major challenge for European monetary policy. Marcel Garz and Benjamin Larin examine how sensational media coverage of the economy complicates …


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

The Parthenon Marbles have been the focus of a long-running dispute between Greece and the United Kingdom. Lauren Bursey examines whether a solution might be found in international law and …


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

Why did Russia choose to invade Ukraine in 2022? Robert H. Wade argues the conflict can only be understood in the context of American policy towards Russia since the fall …


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

Members of the World Health Organization have agreed to the introduction of a new legal concept – a “pandemic emergency” – to help the world better prepare for future international …


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

The sanctions imposed on Russia following the annexation of Crimea in 2014 have prompted some Russian companies to turn to international risk-sharing through partnerships with countries that maintain friendly relations …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 20 September 2024 English

Reports suggest Turkey is in the process of applying for membership of the BRICS group. Mustafa Kutlay writes that while joining the group would reflect Turkey’s “multi-alignment” strategy, it would …


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

More than 300 autonomous members of the Holy Roman Empire came together to create a common currency based on silver in the mid-sixteenth century. Drawing on a new book, Oliver …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 18 September 2024 English

Women are often assumed to be more risk averse than men, but is this also true of politicians? Drawing on a study of candidates in Portuguese elections, Pedro C. Magalhães …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 17 September 2024 English

External migration policies, in which states cooperate with third countries to help manage migration, are now increasingly common. Drawing on new research, Matilde Rosina and Iole Fontana identify the key …