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1. 1. Pushed into the Political Mainstream? : A study of the use and influence of anti-abortion policy frames in the European Parliament

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sofia Kahma; [2024]
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   Abstract : This thesis explores the use and influence of anti-abortion policy frames during the Van Lancker (2002), Estrela (2013), and Matić (2021) debates in the European Parliament (EP). The purpose is to reveal whether and how anti-abortion frames have influenced the work of the EP and its Members of Parliament (MEP) and to analyze how the opposition to abortion has evolved from 2002-2021. READ MORE

3. 2. Sterilization in 2023 : A Historical Analysis of LGBTQIA+ Rights in the Nordic Countries

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

   Author : Jeremy Havery; [2023]
   Keywords : Nordic; Queer Rights; LGBTQIA History; Legal History; Jens Rydström; State Capacity; Colonization; Finland; Trans Rights; Queer History;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to generate a model to answer why there is a notable gap in legislative action with regards to expanding and modernizing LGBTQIA+ rights between Sweden and Denmark and the other Nordic countries, groups described by Jens Rydström as the Progressive Core and Conservative Periphery respectively. In order to do so, there is an analysis of the applicability of Rydström’s model to legislative history. READ MORE

4. 3. Problematizing Security in Education: A poststructural policy analysis of Swedish school security

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionen

   Author : Lovisa Rosberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Education Act; school security; securitization; poststructural policy analysis; WPR; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : During the last few years several violent school attacks have taken place in Sweden, leading to a debate in both the media and in politics concerning school security. There is pressure from the public to “make schools safer”, with some steps being taken on a legislative level. READ MORE

5. 4. Redrawing Immigration Policy in Greece : A Case Study of the Ramifications of Populism for Liberal Democracy

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Konstantinos Kalogirou; [2023]
   Keywords : Greece; populism; immigration policy; liberal democracy; case study;

   Abstract : Ahead of the 2023 Greek legislative election and given the emerging political landscape, this paper focuses on how the immigration policy shift of the center-right government emerged from 2019 elections has affected the state of liberal democracy in the country. For that purpose, a case study was employed, based on data extracted from immigration policy reports and governing party’s manifestos. READ MORE

6. 5. Divisive Politics for Erratic Policy: The effects of party polarization on government response to Covid-19 in EU countries

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Fermin Lecanda Caro; [2022]
   Keywords : Party polarization; government response; Covid-19; EU; rational choice; panel data; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Party polarization research at the academic level has been limited so far compared to media coverage. Nonetheless, there is increasing academic attention on the effects of polarization on policy intensity. This study aims to analyse the impact party polarization has on the government response carried out in the EU countries during Covid-19. READ MORE