Political Behaviour in European Elections

Abstract

This panel examines the factors influencing political behaviour in European elections and their implications for democratic legitimacy. What shapes citizens’ engagement and participation in EU electoral processes, and how do institutional and societal dynamics affect these patterns? The papers address themes such as turnout inequality, voting habits in multilevel democracies, the heterogeneity of non-voters, trust in EU institutions, and the personalization of campaigns. By combining conceptual innovation with empirical evidence, the panel sheds light on how electoral behaviour interacts with broader trends of politicisation, legitimacy, and representation in the European Union.

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Trust, Mistrust, and Distrust in the European Union: Conceptual Distinctions and Democratic Implications	View Paper Details
Social Dispersion in European Elections: Inequality on Steroids?	View Paper Details
Beyond Turnout: A Typology of Non-Voters in European Parliament Elections 2024	View Paper Details
You Never Get Another First Time: How First-Time Eligibility in Regional and European Elections Influences Turnout in European and National Elections	View Paper Details
European Elections and Spitzenkandidatens’ Campaigns	View Paper Details