Paper presentation by Dr Danny Schindler at the ECPR General Conference, Jagiellonian University of Krakow.
Paper presentation by Prof. Dr. Franziska Carstensen in the panel „Decentralisation and Policy in Multi-Level Systems (I)“ at the ECPR General Conference, Jagiellonian University Krakow.
Following the election in Saxony-Anhalt, the balance of power in the state parliament is complicated. Consequently, there is already speculation about a snap election. Daniel Hellmann explains for MDR AKTUELL how a snap election might actually be brought about.
How did legislation and the use of the right to ask questions develop during the 20th Bundestag (2021 to 2025)? Were there fewer and shorter legislative procedures? Did the extensive use of the right to ask questions, particularly in the form of minor questions, continue? What questioning strategies did the opposition parties pursue? Franziska Carstensen addresses these questions in an article for the volume on the Bundestag election of 2025, edited by Schiffers, von Schuckmann and Korte.
Many citizens are not allowed to vote in the election for the Berlin House of Representatives because they do not hold German citizenship. They can now cast a symbolic vote in the so-called „symbolic election“. Daniel Hellmann gives his views on the prospects for electoral reform on rbb-Inforadio.
Ahead of the upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, postal voting is once again the subject of false claims and uncertainty. The postal system and the security arrangements for received ballot papers, for example, are cited as potential points of vulnerability for electoral manipulation. Some are also concerned about the secrecy of the vote. Daniel Hellmann, amongst others, offers his analysis.
In the latest issue of Zeitschrift für Parlamentsfragen (ZParl), Christian Ignorek examines the political leadership of Social Democratic group leaders in state parliaments and city councils. Drawing on qualitative interviews, the study highlights the roles, influencing factors and instruments of control that shape political leadership at state and local level.
Presentation by Kevin W. Settles at the 17th Workshop of Parliamentary Scholars and Parliamentarians, Wroxton College, Oxfordshire.
Presentation by Oliver Kannenberg and Christian Ignorek at the 17th Workshop of Parliamentary Scholars and Parliamentarians, Wroxton College, Oxfordshire.
Does the legislative process under the Bundestag leave MPs enough time to deal with a large number of amendments tabled at short notice in a well-informed manner? The Federal Constitutional Court recently ruled on this issue in the specific case of the 2023 Building Energy Act. Danny Schindler shared his views on the ZDF’s ‘Morgenmagazin’ programme.
The Bundesrat is rarely in the spotlight, even though it plays a central role in the legislative process. The public perception is dominated by the notion that party interests and obstructionist tactics prevail there, and that votes are decided well in advance anyway. This article examines these and other claims and demonstrates that the Bundesrat is a relevant institution in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Rumours of alleged electoral fraud keep circulating on social media. Such claims can undermine confidence in democracy. In this article, Daniel Hellmann debunks the most common myths about electoral fraud and explains how elections are protected against manipulation.
Presentation of a research project by Julius Diener (University of Mannheim) at the IParl Colloquium, Berlin.
Paper presentation by Daniel Hellmann in the panel „Electoral Integrity at the Polls“ as part of the Annual Virtual Elections Conference, online.
Since their inception, political parties have been met with considerable scepticism from society. To this day, certain opinions and prejudices persist. This article examines five common myths about political parties and argues for a more realistic and nuanced assessment of their role and how they operate.
Presentation of a research project by Prof Dr Robert Vehrkamp (Leuphana University of Lüneburg) at the IParl Colloquium, Berlin.
Lecture by Dr Danny Schindler at the Hertie Foundation, Berlin.
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