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The CDU wins in North Rhine-Westphalia – despite, not because of Friedrich Merz

October 6, 2025

Are European Parliament elections really ‘second-order elections’?

September 2, 2025

2024 elections: a stress test for democracy

April 29, 2025

🌈 Sexism in politics: a barrier to women’s representation

March 13, 2025

The 2025 German election: far-right surge and coalition collapse

March 4, 2025
February 25, 2025

How internet speed shapes electoral preferences in Ukraine

Victoria Portnaya In Ukraine, politics is deeply polarised, and elections have long reflected regional divides. Around the world, the internet has transformed political engagement, and digital access may be playing an increasingly important role in Ukrainian politics. Victoria Portnaya speculates on the effects of internet speed on voters’ electoral preferences Read more
February 20, 2025

🌈 German parties’ visions for gender economic equity: 2025 federal elections

Renée Krug Germany heads to the polls on 23 February, amid an economic recession. Renée Krug, Stefan Wallaschek and Pauline Ahlhaus analyse the parties' main election programmes, and show how, in contrast with left-wing parties, those on the right rarely address gendered economic inequalities and LGBTQI rights. With polls indicating a CDU-led government, gender-related issues are at risk of being sidelined — or even reversed Read more
January 2, 2025

How voter availability shapes parties’ policy priorities

Fabian Habersack Political parties often adjust their policies to address emerging issues, or to attract — or regain — support. However, warns Fabian Habersack, such strategic pivots carry significant risks, especially if parties misjudge their electoral potential Read more
November 20, 2024

Melting democracy: the October 2024 national elections in Bulgaria

Dragomir Stoyanov Liberal democracy is backsliding in another EU member state. After more than a decade of GERB-party governance in Bulgaria – and the erosion of democracy and media freedom – the latest elections show how far the country is struggling to guarantee free and fair election process. Dragomir Stoyanov and Milen Lyubenov take a deep dive. Read more
October 29, 2024

Georgian election results may challenge nation’s socio-political stability

Dennis Shen Georgia’s elections on 26 October highlighted its balancing act between ties with the West and managing a complex relationship with Russia. Dennis Shen explains how competing visions for the country’s future, challenging geopolitics and potential sanctions threaten socio-political stability. Read more

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