Author: Florian Peschl

Grassroots campaigning in a conservative stronghold — “People are happy about the opportunity to raise concerns in person” Author: Florian PeschlInterviewee: Laura Ozlberger It may be the end of…

Stop trusting your gut and start embracing data-driven strategy Since the 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns of Barack Obama, data and social media analytics have become…

The challenges & pitfalls of inner party democracy in European politics Across Europe parties are currently undergoing transformation processes with no definitive end in sight.(1) In an…

Campaign fundraising: 10 things to avoid Politics are a costly affair and fundraising activities can make the difference between success and total frustration. They are, however, an…

Mapping talent among the political membership Political parties still betting on traditional cadre factories and internally representational recruitment are fighting a losing battle. In light of…

10 tips for successful multi-party coalition governance Statistical research tells us multi-party coalitions are often backed by larger and less volatile shares of the electorate than…

The worst excuses to not encourage transparency in your party Trust is the fundament of any representative democratic system. All parties and politicians therefore have a genuine…

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 Just…