Author (Person) | Lefevere, Jonas, van Aelst, Peter |
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Series Title | European Union Politics |
Series Details | Vol.13, No.1, March 2012, p3-23 |
Publication Date | March 2012 |
ISSN | 1465-1165 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
Abstract: This study explains why people voted differently in the 2009 regional and European elections in Belgium. By comparing loyal voters and voters who split their ticket, the article shows that a part of the electorate is driven by Euro-specific motivations. The proportion of people who truly vote ‘European’ depends on the political context, and more precisely on what parties offer the voters in terms of candidates and issues. However, the European dimension is not the only mechanism that underlies voters’ electoral choices at the European level. In particular, uncertain voters, who lack a clear preference for one party at the national level, are likely to split their ticket between the regional and European elections. |
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Source Link | https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/journals |
Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
Countries / Regions | Belgium, Europe |
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