TLDR: What determines whether European parliamentary candidates support equal marriage?

In recognition of Pride Month, this week’s TL;DR delves into the key insights of a recent study published in the European Journal of Politics. 

The path to marriage equality for non-heterosexual individuals in Europe has been marked by many challenges and hardships faced by dedicated citizens. However, the role of political candidates and their attitudes towards equal marriage remains largely unexplored. In a study published last year, researchers from the UK and the US examine the political preferences of European parliamentary candidates and the factors that shape their views on equal marriage.