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Category Archives: Elections, party politics and government across Europe
May 18 2013
Political communication in the age of austerity: Unless you can claim genuine authenticity – like UKIP’s Nigel Farage – then you will struggle to convince
Leave a commentCharlie Beckett explores the lessons in political communication illustrated by Nigel Farage and UKIP in the UK. In an age of scepticism, one value that the voters want – authenticity – is rendered undeliverable by a professional political class that seek to … Continue reading
Posted by: May 18, 2013
Tagged with: communication, media, Nigel Farage, politics, UKIP
May 16 2013
Bulgaria’s low election turnout is a symptom of the growing mistrust for the ruling GERB party and the country’s political system.
Leave a commentLast weekend’s election saw GERB continue as the largest party in Bulgaria’s parliament, a success for former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov. Antoaneta Dimitrova argues that while European commentators may see the election result as confirmation of the government’s good management … Continue reading
Posted by: May 16, 2013
Tagged with: Boyko Borisov, Bulgaria, elections, GERB
May 15 2013
History suggests that Norway is in line for a change of government in September’s elections.
3 CommentsNorway is due to hold parliamentary elections in September. Sveinung Arnesen looks ahead to the elections, arguing that the cost of ruling is taking its toll on the governing centre-left coalition. Despite the country’s oil-rich economy, evidence suggests that the … Continue reading
Posted by: May 15, 2013
Tagged with: elections, forecasting, Norway, Norwegian elections 2013
May 12 2013
Book Review: Political Parties in Britain
Leave a commentThis introductory textbook examines the factors contributing to parties’ fortunes and identities, and the causes of recent changes in both. It examines Britain’s main and minor political parties as well as peripheral parties like the BNP and UKIP. Eunice Goes contends Political … Continue reading
Posted by: May 12, 2013
Tagged with: elections, political parties, UK
May 9 2013
Germany’s new anti-euro party is unlikely to be a key player in September’s Federal Elections.
4 CommentsThe formation of a new anti-euro party, Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), has generated significant media attention ahead of Germany’s Federal Elections in September. Kai Arzheimer assesses the party’s electoral prospects, arguing that despite the media coverage, the AfD will find … Continue reading
Posted by: May 9, 2013
Tagged with: 2013 German elections, Alternative für Deutschland, euroscepticism, Germany
May 9 2013
Local government areas that are controlled by the same party as national governments receive larger grants and have lower taxes.
1 CommentWhat are the implications if parties that control local municipalities are the same as those that are in government nationally? Using data from Italy, Emanuele Bracco, Francesco Porcelli and Michela Redoano find that municipalities which are politically aligned with central … Continue reading
Posted by: May 9, 2013
Tagged with: elections, Italy, local government, parties, taxes
