Abstract
Policy transfer or policy learning between political parties has become more likely in the context of recent European integration. Parties are now keener to learn from their sister parties in other European countries. The need for new policy programmes was particularly acute for the communist successor parties (CSPs) of Eastern and Central Europe, which had to adapt their policies to new political and socio-economic structures. The subsequent transition period saw a number of CSPs attempt to ‘learn from the West’, often from the social-democratic parties (SDPs) of Western Europe. Policy was transferred between SDPs and CSPs in two main ways: ‘inspiration’ or ‘ideational transfer’; and active engagement through ‘transfer networks’. Nevertheless, SDPs are only one (external) factor in CSP policy making, and local opportunity structures ultimately determine whether a policy is adopted and/or adapted.
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Communist Studies and Transition Politics
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
