This article examines whether and how transitions from semi-presidentialism to parliamentarism in hybrid regimes may function as strategies of authoritarian adaptation under conditions that constra...

This special issue examines the geopoliticisation of domestic political issues in the Baltic Sea region and Central and Eastern Europe in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. It conceptuali...

General Conference 2026, 8 – 11 September, Jagiellonian University

Do people favour a strong presidency because they support the incumbent president, or do such attitudes reflect endorsement of non-democratic regimes and strongman rule? We examine this research qu...

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This study examines the dynamics of social trust and its interaction with different fears during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a three-wave longitudinal dataset from Sweden (2020-2022). We investigate...

This Special Issue explores the causes, patterns and consequences of presidential activism, defined as the presidents’ use of their formal powers and their atte...

Following Russia's invasion, Ukraine exemplifies presidential leadership during full-scale war. This study examines executive coordination from Zelenskyi's mid-2019 election to the February 2022–Ju...

Following Russia's invasion, Ukraine exemplifies presidential leadership during full-scale war. This study examines executive coordination from Zelenskyi's mid-2019 election to the February 2022–Ju...

The Department of Political Science announces 4-5 PhD (Doctoral Studentship) Positions with a general focus. The application deadline is January 30, 2025. The positions are fully funded for four years...

European Consortium for Political Research

European Consortium for Political Research

The French term ‘cohabitation’ is commonly used to describe situations in semi-presidential systems where the prime minister and the president represent differe...