Browsing: Election Management

‘To disruption and beyond’ — Slovakia’s recent referendum i.e. on what and why did Slovakia have a referendum on January 21st In order to build, first you must…

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…

Knock Knock: Tips for door-to-door canvassing Tons of studies prove the benefits of door-to-door canvassing, yet it is still not widely used in European political campaigns.…

The most fearless campaign tactic? Ignoring the pundits Strategic decision-making in political campaigns is always complicated, but what makes it even worse is that there is always…

10 smart moves for parties with limited budget Newly founded political parties rarely have the financial tools to compete with the often hundred-year-old parties in Europe, which…

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…

Leadership challenges: Creating identity among members Between campaign periods, political organizations have much less to rely on: there is no election in sight, which leads to much…

Leadership challenges: Do not panic, but your party membership is shrinking! Since the early 2010s, we keep reading articles about the membership decline in political parties…

Election Manifesto vs. Mission Statement — One is more honest It’s obvious: mission statements are a must for any party that wants to attract voters’ attention. These statements tell…