Projects in Research Area "Citizens and Democracy"
Research in this area investigates which characteristics and mechanisms drive various forms of political competition and participation that are at the heart of democratic politics. We explore how voters’ attitudes, interests, and preferences are formed, how they are shaped by electoral institutions, and how they are mobilized to support specific parties, politicians, and policies. Our work investigates the dynamic interactions between governments, parliaments, and political parties, focusing on how these institutions engage with citizens, and, in turn, how citizens influence elite behaviour.