Using a policy-paradigm lens, this study by E. Domorenok & F. Gatti analyses the European Commission's EGD legislative package during its first 2 years, focusing on discourse, policy instruments, and strategies for building political and societal support. Link in the comments! #policyprocess

Using the European Universities Initiative (EUI) as a case study, this article by A. Felder-Stindt theorizes how projectified governance enables bottom-up policy shaping in the EU. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

This article by D. Jackwerth-Rice & K. Zimmermann examines the distributive consequences of active welfare policies in Europe by analysing tier-specific investments in individualised employment services in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands & UK. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy

Policy learning plays a central role in both the survival and development of the EU, serving as an institutional policymaking and governance logic. Through a scoping systematic literature review, this article by B. L. Zaki closes remaining research gaps. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #polisci

As the EU operates as a sui generis multilevel system in a long phase of Treaty stability, this study by V. Karokis-Mavrikos applies EU-MSF to two cases of EU pharmaceutical reform. New SI guest-edited by Zahariadis- link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

New in EPA! This systematic literature review by E. Basyte Ferrari examines empirical SMCE applications since its formalisation in 2004 and discusses emerging lessons. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

Using a policy transactional perspective, this article by S. Chailleux & P. Zittoun examines the development of three successive policy proposals for shale gas exploration in France, highlighting the transactional trajectories of each. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

Out now! This article by A. Harcourt contributes to MLG by drawing on the academic literature surrounding TANs to analyse the strategies employed by digital rights groups in the closed environment of Internet standard setting. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

Does street-level bureaucrats' (SLBs) willingness to sacrifice their own self-interests to meet the needs of their clients vary depending on their contexts? Read more about this study by N. Cohen & T. Lazebnik in EPA. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

It is a great pleasure to share that our article "Between institutions and narratives: Understanding collective action in innovation policy processes" has been awarded the @epa-journal.bsky.social Editors' Choice Best Paper Award 2024! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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

So happy to share my article which was recently published in @epa-journal.bsky.social. The article illustrates why governments’ communication is crucial for shaping public perceptions in a polarised political landscape. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... (open access)

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

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

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

Now out in an issue of @epa-journal.bsky.social: "Estimating the effect of policy entrepreneurship on individual vaccination behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic." Thanks to fearless leader Kristin Taylor for making this one happen. dx.doi.org/10.1002/epa2...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 publication by @kariningold.bsky.social & Manuel Fischer, @rfrbrghs.bsky.social, Daniel Nohrstedt & Adrian Vatter in @epa-journal.bsky.social: 
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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....

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....

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....

Out now! G. Bazzan & C. S. Vogeler show that the implementation of EU agri-food policy varies across 16 member states, influenced by political engagement, the impact of green parties, and public advocacy. #PolicyStudies #WileyPolitics #STEP_APSA onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

A. Bešić, A. Diedrich & @dzenetakrabeg.bsky.social analyze EU labor migration policy harmonization through a translation lens, focusing on the EU Blue Card as a case of dynamic policy transformation. #PolicyStudies #WileyPolitics #STEP_APSA onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Out now! @paulcairney.bsky.social, @allegrafullerton.bsky.social, E. St. Denny & C. Weible explore U.S. policy theories in Europe, proposing new trends and a research agenda in the new SI, guest edited by C. Weible. #PolicyStudies #WileyPolitics #STEP_APSA onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

C. M. Radaelli explores ToPP's impact on EU policy research and advocates its integration with theories on implementation, evaluation, and governance, in the upcoming SI, guest-edited by C. Weible. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

C. M. Radaelli explores ToPP's impact on EU policy research and advocates its integration with theories on implementation, evaluation, and governance, in the upcoming SI, guest-edited by C. Weible. #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Out now! G. Bazzan & C. S. Vogeler show that the implementation of EU agri-food policy varies across 16 member states, influenced by political engagement, the impact of green parties, and public advocacy. #PolicyStudies #WileyPolitics #STEP_APSA onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

A. Bešić, A. Diedrich & @dzenetakrabeg.bsky.social analyze EU labor migration policy harmonization through a translation lens, focusing on the EU Blue Card as a case of dynamic policy transformation. #PolicyStudies #WileyPolitics #STEP_APSA onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Out now! @paulcairney.bsky.social, @allegrafullerton.bsky.social, E. St. Denny & C. Weible explore U.S. policy theories in Europe, proposing new trends and a research agenda in the new SI, guest edited by C. Weible. #PolicyStudies #WileyPolitics #STEP_APSA onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

In the upcoming special issue “Policy Theories in Europe“, guest edited by C. Weible, @gcapano.bsky.social critiques the limitations of four theories in policy implementation, especially outside Western contexts. #PolicyStudies #WileyPolitics #STEP_APSA onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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R. Zohlnhöfer and N. Herweg adapt ACF, MSF, and PET for Europe, incorporating political parties, institutions and Europeanization. Out now in the upcoming SI "Policy Theories in Europe", guest edited by C. Weible. #PolicyStudies #WileyPolitics #STEP_APSA onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....