Various scholars have recently argued that niche parties are to be distinguished from
mainstream parties, in particular because the two party types differ in their programmes …

Since the beginning of the European integration process in the 1950s, scholars have
debated the causes and future development of such institutional innovations as the relative …

Europeanization is a term used to describe the effects of European integration on the politics
and policies of its member states as well as the process of enhancing European-level …

This study asks how and to what extent political parties in six West European countries-
Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK-have addressed the …

The European Union is at a make-or-break moment. The current crisis could be beneficial or
detrimental for its future. We revisit Schmitter's model of crisis-induced decision-making …

On the surface, not much has changed in the European Union (EU). Its welloiled institutional
machinery continues to produce directives, regulations, and decisions. Business goes on as …

This is a detailed exploration of how national political parties have responded to the
increasing relevance of European governance. The Europeanization of National Political …

Scholars' attention to the concept of niche parties has greatly increased. While researchers
agree that niche parties matter in a variety of ways, the definitions and measurements of …

How much and why do political parties emphasize Europe in election campaigns? The
literature is increasingly focusing on two aspects of party issue competition: position and …

Territory is a fundamental determinant of politics. It provides the basis for political action,
representation and policy-making (Smiley 1980; Keating 1998: 3), and it also provides a …