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Join the ECPR Executive Committee

Nominations are now open for six positions on our Executive Committee (EC). This is your opportunity to guide ECPR into the future and help shape how we support political scientists across career stages and borders. Nominate yourself by 20 November.

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People may flee war or persecution, but they only become refugees once a state decides they qualify for protection. Asylum is thus not simply a humanitarian matter; it is also a question of how states work. Pierre G. Van Wolleghem investigates the quiet politics of asylum decision-making.

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Submit a Section proposal

Put your research area at the heart of ECPR's flagship event. Propose a Section for the 2027 General Conference in Barcelona to advance debate, champion new research directions, and bring together scholars for a rich and varied programme. Submissions close on 9 November.

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Introducing new author resources

Looking for the right home for your research? Wondering what happens after you hit 'submit'? Our brand-new guides take you through choosing a journal, preparing your submission, navigating peer review and revisions, and understanding your Open Access options. All in one place.

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