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Euro. persp. of @policystudies.bsky.social; IF 2.7; CiteScore 9.7: 11/232 PubAdm, 9/706 PolSci. Editors-in-Chief: @nilsbandelow.bsky.social, Johanna Hornung & Fritz Sager
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/23806567
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/23806567
This article by C. Honegger explores how governments’ credit-claiming and blame-deflection strategies affect perceived policy legitimacy during crises, measured through media sentiments on COVID-19 management over time. Link in comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This article by C. Honegger explores how governments’ credit-claiming and blame-deflection strategies affect perceived policy legitimacy during crises, measured through media sentiments on COVID-19 management over time. Link in comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
Out now! This article by T. Vagionaki addresses the challenge of translating knowledge into policy outputs amidst the complex interplay between research and politics while discussing the concept of “blocked learning”. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Out now! This article by T. Vagionaki addresses the challenge of translating knowledge into policy outputs amidst the complex interplay between research and politics while discussing the concept of “blocked learning”. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
This article by A. Küsters & C. E. Sottilotta examines the trade-offs embedded in the European Union's digital policymaking, focusing on the tensions between fundamental rights, security, and economic competitiveness. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
October 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This article by A. Küsters & C. E. Sottilotta examines the trade-offs embedded in the European Union's digital policymaking, focusing on the tensions between fundamental rights, security, and economic competitiveness. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
Out now! This article by M. Maggetti introduces the concept of policy spandrels to make sense of public policies producing second-order effects that are unintentional from policy design and yet fraught with consequences. Link in comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
September 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Out now! This article by M. Maggetti introduces the concept of policy spandrels to make sense of public policies producing second-order effects that are unintentional from policy design and yet fraught with consequences. Link in comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
Has digitalization changed policy-making dynamics at the European Union (EU) level? To investigate this issue, this article by C. Bérut presents a scoping review of the literature on EU digital policy-making. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
September 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Has digitalization changed policy-making dynamics at the European Union (EU) level? To investigate this issue, this article by C. Bérut presents a scoping review of the literature on EU digital policy-making. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
Why do governments accept short-term costs for uncertain long-term gains? This article by P. Tuytens & C. Haberstroh argues narratives about the future reshape expectations of costs & benefits, driving intertemporal policy change. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy
September 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Why do governments accept short-term costs for uncertain long-term gains? This article by P. Tuytens & C. Haberstroh argues narratives about the future reshape expectations of costs & benefits, driving intertemporal policy change. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy
New in EPA! This article by K. Eriksson et al. examines the fire and rescue services sector in Sweden in the period 1986–2021, and explains the timing of bureaucratic reforms using the Multiple Streams Framework (MSF). Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci #msf
September 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
New in EPA! This article by K. Eriksson et al. examines the fire and rescue services sector in Sweden in the period 1986–2021, and explains the timing of bureaucratic reforms using the Multiple Streams Framework (MSF). Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci #msf
How do citizens interact with street-level bureaucrats? A. Ricotta et al. reviewed 50 studies and identified a repertoire of attitudes and behaviors, from compliance to opposition, with exit as a last resort. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
August 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
How do citizens interact with street-level bureaucrats? A. Ricotta et al. reviewed 50 studies and identified a repertoire of attitudes and behaviors, from compliance to opposition, with exit as a last resort. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
This paper by C. Bergonzini & F. Donati explores gender mainstreaming in urban food policies (UFPs) through three Spanish case studies. While UFPs are key to sustainable urban food systems, gender disparities remain largely overlooked. Link in the comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #polisci
August 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This paper by C. Bergonzini & F. Donati explores gender mainstreaming in urban food policies (UFPs) through three Spanish case studies. While UFPs are key to sustainable urban food systems, gender disparities remain largely overlooked. Link in the comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #polisci
E. Pundziūtė-Gallois shows how NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (2014–2016) emerged via pragmatic policymaking; fluid, relational, nonlinear, with shifting actors in loosely defined spaces. In new SI guest-edited by C. Ansell, P. Hassenteufel & P. Zittoun. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies
July 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
E. Pundziūtė-Gallois shows how NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (2014–2016) emerged via pragmatic policymaking; fluid, relational, nonlinear, with shifting actors in loosely defined spaces. In new SI guest-edited by C. Ansell, P. Hassenteufel & P. Zittoun. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies
Out now! This paper by L. Carmichael examines the process of allocating governmental responsibility for cybersecurity inside the Estonian government, among the first to publicly acknowledge cyberattacks against a nation-state in 2007. Link in the comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #polisci
July 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Out now! This paper by L. Carmichael examines the process of allocating governmental responsibility for cybersecurity inside the Estonian government, among the first to publicly acknowledge cyberattacks against a nation-state in 2007. Link in the comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #polisci
Policy integration has guided EU urban initiatives since the 1990s. This study by M. J. Dorado-Rubín, C. J. Navarro & M. J. Guerrero-Mayo of 171 Spanish projects finds goal diversity and political capacity drive adoption. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
July 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Policy integration has guided EU urban initiatives since the 1990s. This study by M. J. Dorado-Rubín, C. J. Navarro & M. J. Guerrero-Mayo of 171 Spanish projects finds goal diversity and political capacity drive adoption. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
Out now! N. Morize's new study on French healthcare shows how actor networks around IPEP & PEPS drive policy change & continuity via shared care coordination tools. Part of the SI guest-edited by C. Ansell, P. Hassenteufel & P. Zittoun. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #publicpolicy #publicpolicy
July 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Out now! N. Morize's new study on French healthcare shows how actor networks around IPEP & PEPS drive policy change & continuity via shared care coordination tools. Part of the SI guest-edited by C. Ansell, P. Hassenteufel & P. Zittoun. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #publicpolicy #publicpolicy
Based on 10 interviews with cantonal and federal officials and CSO representatives, this paper by J.-E. Refle et al. shows how CSOs extended the state’s reach by acting independently and staying close to those affected. Link in comments. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
July 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Based on 10 interviews with cantonal and federal officials and CSO representatives, this paper by J.-E. Refle et al. shows how CSOs extended the state’s reach by acting independently and staying close to those affected. Link in comments. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
What is the role of policy entrepreneurs in promoting the design of public administrative reform? N. Cohen presents a conceptual framework for assessing the influence of policy entrepreneurs on public administrative reform. Link in comments. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
July 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
What is the role of policy entrepreneurs in promoting the design of public administrative reform? N. Cohen presents a conceptual framework for assessing the influence of policy entrepreneurs on public administrative reform. Link in comments. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
New in EPA! Drawing on the Strategic Relational Approach (SRA), G. Lagana & S. Pearce examine EU peacebuilding as a form of metagovernance by using Northern Ireland as a case study. Link in the comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci #SRA
July 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
New in EPA! Drawing on the Strategic Relational Approach (SRA), G. Lagana & S. Pearce examine EU peacebuilding as a form of metagovernance by using Northern Ireland as a case study. Link in the comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci #SRA
Originally developed for the US, the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF) is now used to analyze EU policy. As EU policymaking differs, this paper by F. von Malmborg examines limits of applying ACF to supranational contexts. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci #AFC
July 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Originally developed for the US, the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF) is now used to analyze EU policy. As EU policymaking differs, this paper by F. von Malmborg examines limits of applying ACF to supranational contexts. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci #AFC
We’re proud to share that EPA‘s 2024 Journal Impact Factor has increased from 2.7 to 2.9, maintaining its Q1 ranking.🥳
Thanks to growing citations and submissions and to our dedicated authors, reviewers, readers and STEP!
#PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci #JIF
Thanks to growing citations and submissions and to our dedicated authors, reviewers, readers and STEP!
#PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci #JIF
June 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We’re proud to share that EPA‘s 2024 Journal Impact Factor has increased from 2.7 to 2.9, maintaining its Q1 ranking.🥳
Thanks to growing citations and submissions and to our dedicated authors, reviewers, readers and STEP!
#PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci #JIF
Thanks to growing citations and submissions and to our dedicated authors, reviewers, readers and STEP!
#PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci #JIF
The latest EPA issue is out! Leading scholars explore how U.S. policy research applies in Europe, offering insights into policy transfer and adaptation. Essential reading for anyone in European policy! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/23806567... #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
May 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The latest EPA issue is out! Leading scholars explore how U.S. policy research applies in Europe, offering insights into policy transfer and adaptation. Essential reading for anyone in European policy! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/23806567... #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci
New in the upcoming SI guest-edited by C. Weible: E. Petridou, J. Sparf & N. Zahariadis review how policy entrepreneurship is studied empirically across Europe and used as a crosscutting concept in policy process theories. #PolicyStudies #publicpolicy onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
May 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
New in the upcoming SI guest-edited by C. Weible: E. Petridou, J. Sparf & N. Zahariadis review how policy entrepreneurship is studied empirically across Europe and used as a crosscutting concept in policy process theories. #PolicyStudies #publicpolicy onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Out now! K. Ingold et al.'s study in the upcoming SI, guest edited by C. Weible, links institutional theory & #AFC_research, showing how federalism aids minority coalitions, corporatism fosters collaboration. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpol #polisci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
May 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Out now! K. Ingold et al.'s study in the upcoming SI, guest edited by C. Weible, links institutional theory & #AFC_research, showing how federalism aids minority coalitions, corporatism fosters collaboration. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpol #polisci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
How did Finland’s Nondiscrimination Act change after years of standstill? L. Jauhola & K. Rantala use the Advocacy Coalition Framework to explore how legal, institutional, & political shifts enabled reform. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
April 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
How did Finland’s Nondiscrimination Act change after years of standstill? L. Jauhola & K. Rantala use the Advocacy Coalition Framework to explore how legal, institutional, & political shifts enabled reform. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
While incorporating the cultural dimension of consensus-building, this paper by @arash-p.bsky.social introduces the Consensus Model, which integrates elements of both procedural and bargaining approaches. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
April 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
While incorporating the cultural dimension of consensus-building, this paper by @arash-p.bsky.social introduces the Consensus Model, which integrates elements of both procedural and bargaining approaches. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Focusing on the Quatargate political scandal, this article by R. S. Salgado & S. Gürkan examines how the discursive articulation of emotions shapes policy responses to political misconduct. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
March 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Focusing on the Quatargate political scandal, this article by R. S. Salgado & S. Gürkan examines how the discursive articulation of emotions shapes policy responses to political misconduct. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
The rapid development of policy process theories raises: What should European junior scholars consider? S. Plümer, M. Möck & H. Broqvist share insights in the upcoming SI, guest-edited by C. Weible. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
March 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The rapid development of policy process theories raises: What should European junior scholars consider? S. Plümer, M. Möck & H. Broqvist share insights in the upcoming SI, guest-edited by C. Weible. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....