Author: Florian Peschl

Leadership contests are a critical moment in any political organisation. They shape the future of the group, have the potential to determine its success or failure,…

While most party newspapers and magazines passed their zenith years ago, party-affiliated online media have been booming recently. Their potential impact should not be underestimated. “We…

What to do when my coalition government just failed? The validity of any answer to this question very much depends on the respective context. What applies…

In the rough-and-tumble world of political campaigning, it is vital to know the Achilles’ heels of your candidates just as thoroughly as potential weaknesses of the…

When you find yourself in a rut, it’s important to take a step back and reassess your approach. Here are four viable actions to refurbish and…

Politics is a daunting topic for many voters, especially those who are not affiliated with any party. The increasing level of non-party social engagement across Europe suggests…

Political and operational gender quotas — an eternal debate with Sophie Wotschke “We need proactive policies promoting equal opportunities rather than quotas aiming for equality of results.” — Sophie Wotschke In…

Lessons from the field: Germany — Candidate Inga Frohmann: “We delivered the right messages about prevailing problems” Author: Florian PeschlInterviewee: Inga Frohmann Candidates, members, voters — the election rerun in…

Lessons from the field: Germany — First lessons from Berlin’s election rerun International observers, labour votes shifting right, and a winner who may still lose eventually: Last Sunday’s election…

We all struggle with motivation at times. When crawling out of bed early or drowning in boring paperwork. But within organisations, boosting morale poses a truly…