EU support for political parties – why does it matter and how can it be enhanced?

Added: February 7th, 2018

Political Parties

This Discussion Paper will explore three specific functions of political parties and how these functions can be fostered. Firstly, it will demonstrate how parties are complementary to civil society and how bridging efforts can be made. Secondly, the paper will explain how policy and ideology must be at the centre of party support schemes. Thirdly, the paper will argue that internal democracy within the parties prepares future political leaders for democratic politics.

Keywords:

EU, civil society, policy, ideology, political party, political parties, internal democracy