ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics
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ECPR Standing Group on Local Government & Politics
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Advancing the comparative study of local government and politics. Follow the ECPR Standing Group for updates, events, and opportunities. Join via MyECPR!

https://ecpr.eu/group/local-government-politics
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 🙌
September 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Last, but not least...

Our final panel at #ecprgc25 discusses collaborative governance.

Discover the paper presentations this afternoon at 13:30 EEST.
August 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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! 🥳
August 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Curious about smart and sustainable cities?

Don't miss your chance and join our panel at #ecprgc25
August 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
📢 Ready to start!
Our Business Meeting is about to begin in Room 313, Law Building.

#ECPR #LocalGovernment #ecprgc25
August 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This afternoon our section at #ecprgc25 organises a panel on local policies and reforms.

Join the conversation and discover the exciting papers being presented.
August 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Discover new cutting-edge research in our panel on the Economics of Multi-Level Governance.

See you there this morning?
#ecprgc25
August 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Tomorrow morning we discuss the role of local governments in combatting climate change at #ecprgc25

Don't miss the promising papers in this panel.
August 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🚀 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
August 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Our Local Politics and Individuals panel at #ecprgc25 welcomes four promising papers.

Come share your ideas and explore new research.
August 26, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🚀 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
August 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🚀 Tomorrow our section at #ecprgc25 kicks off with a panel on the urban/rural divide.

Join the discussions and discover the papers.
August 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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! 😎
August 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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 👇
August 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🔎✨ Researcher Spotlight ✨🔎

👋 Meet @adamgendzwill.bsky.social from the University of Warsaw! His research explores local elections, political geography, and how municipal structures shape everyday democracy. 🗳️ 👇
#LocalPolitics #PoliticalScience #Democracy
April 24, 2025 at 7:58 AM
🔎✨ Researcher Spotlight ✨🔎

👋 Meet António Tavares from the University of Minho, whose research explores how local institutions shape democracy and public services. 🏛️👇 #LocalGovernance #PoliticalScience
April 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🔎✨ Researcher Spotlight ✨🔎
We're showcasing members of our Standing Group, their research & contributions to societal debate! Kicking off the series is our SG’s Chair, Silvia Bolgherini. 🏛️📚 #PoliticalScience #ResearcherSpotlight #LocalDemocracy
March 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Studying local government and politics in Central and Eastern Europe?

Present your research at the third CEE-Loc Conference, taking place on 25-26 September in Budapest.

Send your abstract by 28 February to dobos.gabor@tk.hu
February 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM