In person icon Multilevel Party Strategies, Electoral and Political Dynamics in Contemporary Europe

Abstract

This panel explores the complex political strategies and dynamics that emerge within multilevel governance systems, with a focus on the role of political parties at various levels of government. Papers in this panel address key issues such as the influence of local political culture on mainstream parties’ responses to the far right, the discursive strategies parties employ within federal systems, the strategic decisions of newcomer parties in multilevel electoral contexts, second-order election effects, and the impact of regional party composition on subnational compliance with EU legislation. By examining a diverse range of political settings, from local councils to federal and regional parliaments, this panel offers new insights into how political actors navigate institutional complexities, competition, and policy implementation across different territorial levels. The findings contribute to our understanding of the evolving role of political parties in shaping electoral outcomes, institutional cooperation, and the implementation of supranational policy.

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The Politics of Subnational Compliance: Regional Party Politics in Compliance with EU Environmental Directives	View Paper Details
First Impressions Matter: The Strategic Logic of Newcomer Parties’ Electoral Debuts	View Paper Details
Party Strategies in Federal Systems: A Dictionary-Based Analysis of Parliamentary Discourses in Germany	View Paper Details
Mainstream Party Strategies Towards the AfD at the Local Level	View Paper Details
How Different Party Electorates Shape the Magnitude of the Second-Order Election Effects: Comparing the Regional and National Elections in Poland	View Paper Details