The prospect of a new party can significantly change political landscapes. In Germany, a
potential new party is currently being widely discussed—Sahra Wagenknecht may splinter …

Political representation does not function well for citizens whose positions on political issues
differ from those of elected representatives. In this paper, we argue that opinion …

This article investigates the relationship between anti-immigration attitudes and political
participation in European democracies. Using data from the European Social Survey (2002 …

The rise of right-wing populist parties in Western democracies has led to a renewed interest
in theories concerning class-based voting. It is argued that traditional workers' parties are …

Democratic legitimacy is essential for democratic stability, as democracies rely on citizen
support to survive. However, perceived legitimacy gaps can also be an important catalyst for …

Which classes vote for radical-left parties (RLPs) in Western Europe? Previous research
indicates that RLPs are strong among production workers and socio-cultural professionals …

Populists are often defined as those who claim that they fill" political representation gaps"-
differences between the policymaking by established parties and the" popular will." …

Who Votes for the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW)? A Policy-Space Perspective Page 1
Gutenberg School of Management and Economics & Research Unit “Interdisciplinary Public …

Representative democracies build on the idea that parliaments represent the policy attitudes
of the voters. I compare survey responses of representative samples of voters and MPs from …

Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) is the name of a new political party aiming to shake up
Germany's political landscape in 2024. With a unique blend of economically left and …