New in RPR! In this paper, C. Koski & O. Wegner use SOTS speeches to assess the attention American governors directed toward climate change from 2020 to 2024. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 26, 2026 at 3:51 PM
New in RPR! In this paper, C. Koski & O. Wegner use SOTS speeches to assess the attention American governors directed toward climate change from 2020 to 2024. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
Out now! This article by J. Arregui & N. Bicchi introduces the DEU IV dataset, the latest iteration of the Decision-making in the European Union project. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by J. Arregui, R. Costello, A. Ripoll & R. Thomson. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 26, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Out now! This article by J. Arregui & N. Bicchi introduces the DEU IV dataset, the latest iteration of the Decision-making in the European Union project. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by J. Arregui, R. Costello, A. Ripoll & R. Thomson. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
This study by B. He, X. Fu & H. Li develops the concept of institutional sensitivity, an process through which governments interpret crisis conditions and strategically adjust their response strategies within institutional contexts. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 22, 2026 at 5:18 PM
This study by B. He, X. Fu & H. Li develops the concept of institutional sensitivity, an process through which governments interpret crisis conditions and strategically adjust their response strategies within institutional contexts. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
This paper by T. A. P. Metze & I. Verhoeven redefines wicked problems to better include the emotional dimensions in the social construction of these problems. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by K. Gabehart, C. Stefes & K. Olofsson. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 22, 2026 at 4:52 PM
This paper by T. A. P. Metze & I. Verhoeven redefines wicked problems to better include the emotional dimensions in the social construction of these problems. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by K. Gabehart, C. Stefes & K. Olofsson. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
Using novel data, W. T. Daniel & S. Hurka examine the extent to which individual characteristics of MEPs shape legislative outcomes across 5 European Parliament committees. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by J. Arregui, R. Costello, A. Ripoll & R. Thomson. Link in the comments! #policyprocess
October 20, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Using novel data, W. T. Daniel & S. Hurka examine the extent to which individual characteristics of MEPs shape legislative outcomes across 5 European Parliament committees. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by J. Arregui, R. Costello, A. Ripoll & R. Thomson. Link in the comments! #policyprocess
Drawing on the MSF, D. A. Dolan & N. Zahariadis show that the existing concept capturing this stress, Problem Load, has been both misinterpreted and overstretched. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by D. A. Dolan, R. DeLeo & N. Zahariadis. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Drawing on the MSF, D. A. Dolan & N. Zahariadis show that the existing concept capturing this stress, Problem Load, has been both misinterpreted and overstretched. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by D. A. Dolan, R. DeLeo & N. Zahariadis. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
E. Bressanelli & N. Chelotti examine whether EUCO intervention increases the success of the Council at the expense of the European Parliament. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by Javier Arregui, Rory Costello, Ariadna Ripoll & Robert Thomson. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy
October 19, 2026 at 3:32 PM
E. Bressanelli & N. Chelotti examine whether EUCO intervention increases the success of the Council at the expense of the European Parliament. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by Javier Arregui, Rory Costello, Ariadna Ripoll & Robert Thomson. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy
Out now! R. Justo-Hanani examines the EU’s shift towards comprehensive nature restoration policy through the Nature Restoration Regulation. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Out now! R. Justo-Hanani examines the EU’s shift towards comprehensive nature restoration policy through the Nature Restoration Regulation. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
This study by Barbara Curylo, Alexander Frame & Maija-Kaisa Hirvonen develops a conceptual framework to analyze the interplay between EUI policy and practice. Part of the new SI guest-edited by Marina Cino Pagliarell & Andrew Gunn. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
This study by Barbara Curylo, Alexander Frame & Maija-Kaisa Hirvonen develops a conceptual framework to analyze the interplay between EUI policy and practice. Part of the new SI guest-edited by Marina Cino Pagliarell & Andrew Gunn. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
This article by Filip Simon examines the conflict over the proposed designation of Křivoklátsko as a national park in the Czech Republic between 2021 and 2025. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
This article by Filip Simon examines the conflict over the proposed designation of Křivoklátsko as a national park in the Czech Republic between 2021 and 2025. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
What are the different types of coalitions present in EU environmental policy processes within the European Green Deal? Asking this question this article by C. Crellin focuses on five policy processes related to the European Green Deal. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 5, 2026 at 4:50 PM
What are the different types of coalitions present in EU environmental policy processes within the European Green Deal? Asking this question this article by C. Crellin focuses on five policy processes related to the European Green Deal. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
Drawing on structuration theory, this article by A. Vesely argues that PS–PD decoupling is reproduced through the interaction between institutional structures and policy actors' interpretations. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Drawing on structuration theory, this article by A. Vesely argues that PS–PD decoupling is reproduced through the interaction between institutional structures and policy actors' interpretations. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
New in EPA! This paper by A. Zancajo & C. Fontdevila adopts a micro-level approach to policy design to examine how Public subsidies for private schools (PSPSs) are calibrated. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 1, 2026 at 3:27 PM
New in EPA! This paper by A. Zancajo & C. Fontdevila adopts a micro-level approach to policy design to examine how Public subsidies for private schools (PSPSs) are calibrated. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
Institutional constraints shape how agency is exercised, not whether influence is possible.
#PublicPolicy #LocalGovernment #PolicyProcess #PoliticalScience #Governance
#PublicPolicy #LocalGovernment #PolicyProcess #PoliticalScience #Governance
September 2, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Institutional constraints shape how agency is exercised, not whether influence is possible.
#PublicPolicy #LocalGovernment #PolicyProcess #PoliticalScience #Governance
#PublicPolicy #LocalGovernment #PolicyProcess #PoliticalScience #Governance
Out now! This study by Wenting Yang, Yupan Zhao & Taiting Pan examines whether clarifying local leaders’ roles can improve organizational performance in multi-goal contexts, using China’s River Chief System as a policy intervention. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
August 18, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Out now! This study by Wenting Yang, Yupan Zhao & Taiting Pan examines whether clarifying local leaders’ roles can improve organizational performance in multi-goal contexts, using China’s River Chief System as a policy intervention. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
Out now! Vaiva Kalesnikatie & Ana Maria Dimand draw on policy and management literatures to examine whether framing an issue as more or less spatially proximate to an individual affects their attitudes towards local government action to mitigate it. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #polisci
August 17, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Out now! Vaiva Kalesnikatie & Ana Maria Dimand draw on policy and management literatures to examine whether framing an issue as more or less spatially proximate to an individual affects their attitudes towards local government action to mitigate it. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #polisci
Out now! This study by Fang Wang, Haibin Chen, Liqun Shao & Simeng Li shows that effective watershed governance depends on how collaboration aligns with social–ecological interdependencies, not on collaboration alone. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
August 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Out now! This study by Fang Wang, Haibin Chen, Liqun Shao & Simeng Li shows that effective watershed governance depends on how collaboration aligns with social–ecological interdependencies, not on collaboration alone. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
This article by Hedwig Unger examines how EUAs dynamically challenge the national legal frameworks for higher education and traditional notions of institutional autonomy. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by Marina Cino Pagliarello & Andrew Gunn-link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy
August 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
This article by Hedwig Unger examines how EUAs dynamically challenge the national legal frameworks for higher education and traditional notions of institutional autonomy. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by Marina Cino Pagliarello & Andrew Gunn-link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy
New in RPR! This study by Jinfeng Zhang & Minjie Song examines whether and how citizen perceived psychological distance toward policy tools of reward and punishment affects their effectiveness in encouraging compliance willingness. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
August 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
New in RPR! This study by Jinfeng Zhang & Minjie Song examines whether and how citizen perceived psychological distance toward policy tools of reward and punishment affects their effectiveness in encouraging compliance willingness. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
In this article by Jens Jungblut, Peter Maassen & Bjørn Stensaker, a MLG perspective is used to investigate the national policy responses to the EUI in Germany and Norway. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by Marina Cino Pagliarello & Andrew Gunn- link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy
August 11, 2026 at 4:03 PM
In this article by Jens Jungblut, Peter Maassen & Bjørn Stensaker, a MLG perspective is used to investigate the national policy responses to the EUI in Germany and Norway. Part of the new SI, guest-edited by Marina Cino Pagliarello & Andrew Gunn- link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy
This study by Laura Nordström, Tero Erkkilä & Henrik Peiponen analyzes the Finnish EU policy process’ throughput legitimacy during the covid crisis through one case, the EU recovery instrument NextGenerationEU 2020–2021 decision-making. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
August 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
This study by Laura Nordström, Tero Erkkilä & Henrik Peiponen analyzes the Finnish EU policy process’ throughput legitimacy during the covid crisis through one case, the EU recovery instrument NextGenerationEU 2020–2021 decision-making. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
This analysis by Slobodan Tomić & Vid Štimac shows that the problems associated with AI do not exhibit the defining attributes of wicked issues, such as irresolvable value conflicts, non-linear interdependencies, or the absence of workable solutions. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #polisci
August 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
This analysis by Slobodan Tomić & Vid Štimac shows that the problems associated with AI do not exhibit the defining attributes of wicked issues, such as irresolvable value conflicts, non-linear interdependencies, or the absence of workable solutions. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #polisci
Meng Yuan & Brendon Swedlow synthesize the NPF and Grid-Group Cultural Theory to develop two sets of hypotheses about how culturally varying expert narratives and social group cues on COVID-19 influence Chinese support for policy change. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
August 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Meng Yuan & Brendon Swedlow synthesize the NPF and Grid-Group Cultural Theory to develop two sets of hypotheses about how culturally varying expert narratives and social group cues on COVID-19 influence Chinese support for policy change. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
Through a perspective of social and institutional embeddedness, the study by Rongzhen Ma & Wai-Hang Yee investigates regulatory capture through NGO-RIs. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
August 4, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Through a perspective of social and institutional embeddedness, the study by Rongzhen Ma & Wai-Hang Yee investigates regulatory capture through NGO-RIs. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
Within the framework of Digital China, effective smart city policymaking remains challenging, & policy evaluation has received limited attention. This study by G. Wu, J. Li, Z. Hu & B. Liu addresses this gap by integrating the MSF, the PMC-Index, & QCA. Link in the comments! #policyprocess
August 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Within the framework of Digital China, effective smart city policymaking remains challenging, & policy evaluation has received limited attention. This study by G. Wu, J. Li, Z. Hu & B. Liu addresses this gap by integrating the MSF, the PMC-Index, & QCA. Link in the comments! #policyprocess