A Conference of the ECPR Standing Group on Central and Eastern European Politics
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A conference of the ECPR Standing Group on Central and Eastern European Politics
Political Leaders in Central and Eastern Europe: Roles, Actions and Consequences
The political leadership lies at the origin of most transformations in democracies today, e.g. policies, institutional gridlocks, radicalization. An extensive body of literature argues that political leaders are key players in politics in general and in their political parties in particular: the recruitment of political personnel, setting the policy agenda, the coordination of party activities and the public image of the party. So far, research on political leadership focused mainly on established democracies and well-known leaders. Much less attention was paid to political and party leadership in new democracies and transition countries. This is of particular importance in Central and Eastern Europe where the role of leadership is more prominent (as opposed to other structural conditions) due to the higher personalization of politics and political instability, newer democratic mechanisms, more problematic rule of law and electorally volatile political parties.
This international conference aims to address this gap in the literature and invites papers that analyze and explain the variation in leadership styles, leaders’ activities and consequences of their activities for their political parties and political systems in general. The event will bring together 25-30 researchers working on the topic, with a balance between established academics and early career scholars (Ph.D. candidates may also apply) and between researchers affiliated to Western and Central and Eastern European institutions. Depending on the quality, and scope of works, the organizers have in mind either a special issue in an international peer-reviewed journal or an edited volume with a high-profile publisher. Papers will be presented in the following format: 15 min. presentation + 15 min. discussion.
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