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The Centre on Constitutional Change is a leading hub for the comparative study of territorial politics and governance in the United Kingdom and beyond.

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Centre on Constitutional Change
10 September 2026

Are Scotland and Wales converging devolution cousins?

Richard Parry contrasts the election results and governmental formation in Scotland and Wales in the new context of English Labour politics under Andy Burnham.

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Regional and Federal Studies
09 September 2026

Building a loyal and stable political class: the Lega (Nord) in Italy

Sofia Marini and Gianluca Piccolino examine the Lega’s evolution through the career trajectories of its elected representatives, arguing that the composition of a party’s political class offers an important window onto its institutionalisation.

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Centre on Constitutional Change
08 September 2026

The Saxony-Anhalt Election: German Federalism Under Yet More Strain?

The Alternative for Germany’s (AfD) breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt is not only another chapter in the rise of the far right in Europe. It also raises another question: what happens to German federalism when dramatic electoral shifts make Land governments harder to form and less predictable?

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Regional and Federal Studies
27 August 2026

Why crises may induce federalization of the European Union

Madeleine O. Hosli, Caterina Zamparini, Oliver Price, and Vahistha Jyalita summarise a recent article published in Regional & Federal Studies, examining how major crises can accelerate the gradual federalization of the European Union.

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14 November 2024, 4:10pm

The New Territorial Agenda: National and Regional Devolution in the UK Post-Election

This panel will explore the evolving landscape of devolution in the UK following the 2024 general election. The discussion will focus on recent developments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as well as the potential for further devolution in England and the role of metro mayors.

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31 October 2024, 4:10pm

2024 UK General Election Series: Representation in the New Parliament

This session will explore the composition of the newly elected UK Parliament, focusing on key aspects of representation, including gender balance, ethnic diversity, and disability representation. The discussion will examine…

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17 October 2024, 4:10pm

2024 UK General Election Series: The New Electoral Geography of the UK

Under the single-member plurality electoral system, the relationship between seats and votes is always heavily influenced by the geography of party support. But never has this been more dramatically illustrated…

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10 October 2024, 4:10pm

2024 UK General Election Series: Public opinion in the run-up to the 2024 general election

This session will explore public opinion dynamics in the lead-up to the 2024 general election

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