Electoral cycle timing and popular support for a treaty are crucial in determining whether parties advocate referendums on European integration
EUROPP 2013-12-20
Summary:
David Cameron is committed to holding a referendum on the UK’s EU membership should he win a majority at the next general election. In an effort to understand why parties call for referendums on European integration, Andreas Dür and Nikitas … Continue reading →
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