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Political parties are essential for structuring parliamentary decision-making in democracies. However, in some countries, as many as 10% of legislators experience spells outside of parliamentary part....

Political parties are essential for structuring parliamentary decision-making in democracies. However, in some countries, as many as 10% of legislators experience spells outside of parliamentary part....

The Baltic States’ strive to distance themselves from Russia has gained ever more traction since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, writes Alan Sikk. However, with increasing concerns about gre…

Loodavas valitsusliidus on uute ministrite leidmisest kriitilisem probleem riigikogu komisjonide mehitamine, mis peavad paika saama juba järgmisel nädalal, ütles Erakonna Eesti 200 koalitsiooniläbirää...

Why settled migrants deserve voting rights

Annual Lithuanian Political Science Conference "The Echoes of Polycrisis in Lithuania and the World" will be held on November 30 – December 1, 2023.

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The US system is complex, rigid and set up to prevent tyranny. Still, marginalized groups will face an even more hostile state

The Riigikogu's Constitutional Committee is awaiting the findings of research from the University of Tartu on potential electoral reform in Estonia – including redrawing electoral district boundaries.

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The latest episode of 'Talking Europe', the UCL European Institute's podcast, features Allan Sikk and Philipp Köker, talking about their new book.

Allan Sikk and Philipp Köker challenge traditional distinctions between 'new' and 'old' parties, emphasising the importance of party people – electoral candidates – in understanding the complex shifts...