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The entry of radical parties into parliament leads voters toward ideological extremes. A panel study of Dutch voters confirmed immediate polarization after the 2002 election following a radical-right party's rise to power.
The entry of radical parties into parliament leads voters toward ideological extremes. A panel study of Dutch voters confirmed immediate polarization after the 2002 election following a radical-right party's rise to power.
Subnational analyses of political preference are crucial for understanding policy dynamics and causal effects within the European Union. However, reliable estimates have been difficult due to a lack of adequate regional data sources. This paper leverages Eurobarometer survey data—a rich source typically designed for national-level insights—to address this gap.