European Policy Analysis
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Frontiers of European Governance
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Policy Networks and Governance Structures:
The journal examines the dynamics of policy networks and governance structures, emphasizing how relationships among various actors influence policy outcomes and effectiveness. - Comparative Policy Analysis:
Research often involves comparative studies, assessing policy approaches across different European countries, which allows for an understanding of diverse governance models and their implications. - Impact of Political Context:
A significant focus is placed on the influence of political contexts, including party politics and public opinion, on the formulation and implementation of policies. - Narrative and Discourse Analysis:
The journal promotes studies that utilize narrative and discourse analysis to uncover how policy issues are framed and communicated, impacting public perception and policy acceptance. - Sustainability and Policy Effectiveness:
Sustainability is a recurring theme, with research assessing the effectiveness of policies aimed at achieving sustainable governance and environmental goals.
Trending and Emerging
- Health Policy and Crisis Management:
Recent publications increasingly address health policy, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of crisis management and public health responses. - Sustainability and Climate Change Policy:
A significant surge in research related to sustainability and climate change indicates a growing recognition of these issues as critical components of European policy analysis. - Digital Transformation in Policy:
Emerging themes around digital transformation and its implications for policy design and implementation are gaining traction, reflecting broader societal shifts toward digital governance. - Policy Entrepreneurship and Innovation:
There is a rising focus on policy entrepreneurship, particularly at the street level, illustrating how individual actors and informal networks can drive policy innovation. - Participatory Governance and Citizen Engagement:
An increasing number of studies are examining participatory governance and the role of citizen engagement in policymaking, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in policy processes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Economic Policies:
There appears to be a decreasing focus on traditional economic policies and fiscal measures, as the journal increasingly emphasizes sustainability and social dimensions of policy. - Rigid Hierarchical Governance Models:
Research on strict hierarchical governance models is becoming less frequent, with a growing interest in collaborative and networked governance approaches. - Static Policy Frameworks:
Studies that present static views of policy frameworks are waning, as the journal shifts towards analyses that consider dynamic and evolving policy processes. - Historical Policy Analysis:
While historical analysis of policies was once a common theme, recent publications indicate a preference for contemporary and forward-looking policy evaluations. - Local Governance Issues:
There has been a noticeable decline in the examination of local governance issues in isolation, with a more integrated approach to multilevel governance now taking precedence.
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