@arodilla.bsky.social
Researcher at BSC-CNS. Courts & Parliaments | Computational Social Sciences.
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y a Andreu Rodilla Lázaro por “Bridging judicial and political arenas: the political dynamics of abstract judicial review in Spain”, dirigida por Luz M. Muñoz Márquez y Anna M. Palau Roque
October 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
y a Andreu Rodilla Lázaro por “Bridging judicial and political arenas: the political dynamics of abstract judicial review in Spain”, dirigida por Luz M. Muñoz Márquez y Anna M. Palau Roque
The research shows that media attention and upcoming elections are stronger drivers of judicial challenges than the actual likelihood of success in court. Surprisingly, the electoral cycle plays a role very different from what many theories would predict.
April 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The research shows that media attention and upcoming elections are stronger drivers of judicial challenges than the actual likelihood of success in court. Surprisingly, the electoral cycle plays a role very different from what many theories would predict.
Why do opposition parties challenge laws they know they won’t overturn? I explore that puzzle using an original dataset of all laws passed in Spain (96-23). The findings suggest that legal outcomes aren't always the goal—sometimes, it's all about visibility, timing, and electoral strategy.
April 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Why do opposition parties challenge laws they know they won’t overturn? I explore that puzzle using an original dataset of all laws passed in Spain (96-23). The findings suggest that legal outcomes aren't always the goal—sometimes, it's all about visibility, timing, and electoral strategy.