Home is where the heart is? A comparative analysis of Flemish and Danish parties' organizational linkages with the EU
Gilles Pittoors
Abstract:In the light of the crucial role political parties play in connecting citizens with political decisions, this article assesses national parties' organizational linkages with the European level. It focuses on explaining variation between parties and the motivations they have to organize the way they do. Building on qualitative comparative case studies of Danish and Flemish parties, this study finds that country‐level factors override party‐level factors. Particularly the domestic political relevance of European… Show more
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