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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our Summer School in Athens is wrapping up!

From inspiring paper presentations to thought-provoking lectures, we’ve spent the week exploring how local governments respond to global challenges.

A huge thank you to the organizers and participants 🙌

ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 29

Last, but not least...

Our final panel at #ecprgc25 discusses collaborative governance.

Discover the paper presentations this afternoon at 13:30 EEST.

ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 28

And the winner is... 🥁

We are thrilled to announce that the Ladner-Rose Best Paper Prize for #ecprgc24 has been awarded to Lieven Boelen and Kristof Steyvers for their paper on local democratic innovations.

Congrats! 🥳

ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 28

Curious about smart and sustainable cities?

Don't miss your chance and join our panel at #ecprgc25

ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 27

📢 Ready to start!
Our Business Meeting is about to begin in Room 313, Law Building.

#ECPR #LocalGovernment #ecprgc25

ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 27

This afternoon our section at #ecprgc25 organises a panel on local policies and reforms.

Join the conversation and discover the exciting papers being presented.

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 27

Discover new cutting-edge research in our panel on the Economics of Multi-Level Governance.

See you there this morning?
#ecprgc25

ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 26

Tomorrow morning we discuss the role of local governments in combatting climate change at #ecprgc25

Don't miss the promising papers in this panel.

ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚀 Ready to start our second panel at #ecprgc25!
Local Politics and Individuals features four exciting papers exploring councillors’ roles, participatory tools, hate speech, and local opposition dynamics.

#ECPR #LocalGovernment #LocalPolitics #ecprgc25

ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our Local Politics and Individuals panel at #ecprgc25 welcomes four promising papers.

Come share your ideas and explore new research.

ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 26

🚀 A great start at #ecprgc25!
Our section on Local Government and Politics kicked off with an insightful panel on the Urban/Rural Divide.

👏 Many thanks to our speakers and participants for a truly engaging discussion!

#ECPR #LocalGovernment #UrbanRuralDivide #ecprgc25

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚀 Tomorrow our section at #ecprgc25 kicks off with a panel on the urban/rural divide.

Join the discussions and discover the papers.

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 21

Alongside #ecprgc25, the Summer School on Local Government & Politics is coming up soon in Greece.

With PhD students’ papers and lectures from senior researchers, we’ll explore how local governments respond to global challenges 🌍

Looking forward to seeing you in Athens! 😎

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 21

Alongside #ecprgc25, the Summer School on Local Government & Politics is coming up soon in Greece.

With PhD students’ papers and lectures from senior researchers, we’ll explore how local governments respond to global challenges 🌍

Looking forward to seeing you in Athens! 😎

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just a few days to go until the General Conference at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki.

We can't wait to welcome you to our section, chaired by Eva Marín Hlynsdóttir & Aldo Paparo.

Discover our nine panels 👇

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Jul 17

Participating in our section "Local Governments and Politics in Europe in an Era of Global Challenges"? Don't forget to register by 23 July.

European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · Jul 17

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📣 Calling all 2025 General Conference Chairs, Discussants or Presenters #ecprgc25

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Apr 24

Local democracy also plays a vital role—it engages citizens, prepares political elites, and serves as a testing ground for democratic innovation. It is pretty useful to understand how it works”.

ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Apr 24

It's hard to imagine a modern welfare state or effective public services without decentralization and the empowerment of local authorities.

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Apr 24

📈 Why does my research matter?
“Because local government matters, and the local context is crucial for understanding political behavior. Local governments are responsible for many essential functions.

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Apr 24

Additionally, being part of a community of fellow researchers is a significant motivator for me. I strongly believe that research is a collective endeavor“.

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Apr 24

🔬 What drives me to be a researcher?
“Curiosity, of course—but also skepticism. I believe it's important to challenge “common wisdoms,” as they don’t always hold up to empirical scrutiny.

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Apr 24

For decades, comparative politics has focused mainly on cross-national comparisons, often overlooking the diversity within local government systems. As a result, there is still much to explore, discover, and systematize in this field”.

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Apr 24

🤔 Why am I interested in these topics?
“Because local politics is fascinating—and in many respects, quite different from national politics. It is also far more diverse.

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Apr 24

I’m also interested in the political geography of administrative divisions. For local government scholars, this involves issues such as amalgamation reforms, municipal mergers, and territorial splits”.
#Elections #LocalGov #PoliticalGeography

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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics @ecpr-logopol.bsky.social · Apr 24

📚 What is my research?
“I study local politics—primarily local elections, including electoral systems, voting behavior, the role of local parties, and independent local lists.

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