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Journal overview

West European Politics ( WEP ) has established itself as one of the most authoritative journals covering politics, government and public policy in Western Europe.

Its comprehensive scope, embracing the major political developments, including the European Union, and its coverage of all national elections in Western Europe, make it essential reading for both academics and practitioners. The journal normally publishes at least two special issues per volume.

Awards

The Vincent Wright and Gordon Smith Memorial Prize were established to honour the memory the two founding editors of West European Politics. Two prizes are awarded annually on the recommendation of members of the Editorial Advisory Board for the best articles published in WEP during the preceding year.

Peer Review
All research articles,research notes and review articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on editor screening and anonymized refereeing by anonymous referees. Election reportscommissioned, and reviewed by, the responsible editor.

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Volume 47, Issue 5, 2024

Brexit – The EU Membership Crisis that Wasn’t? Guest Editors: Waltraud Schelkle, Anna Kyriazi, Joseph Ganderson, and Argyrios Altiparmakis

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