Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Local Democracy in the Low Countries: At The Base, Changing Face?

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Guest editors: Kristof Steyvers (UGent) & Julien Van Ostaaijen (Tilburg University)

Published: 2026-04-20

Articles

The Influence of Participation in Civic Spaces on Perceived Political Trust: Lessons From Two Case Studies in the Netherlands

Kors Visscher, Susan Brand, Menno Hurenkamp, Evelien Tonkens (Author)
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From Civil Society to City Hall: CSO Membership, Entry into Politics, and Local Elected Officials’ Social Group Priorities

Evelien Willems, Samira Azabar (Author)
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Guardians of Governance? Differences in Local Politicians’ Perceived Influence on Participatory Trajectories

Willem Goutry, Nina De Smedt (Author)
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Behind closed doors. Informal politics in Dutch municipalities

Simon Otjes, Denny Van der Vlist, Thijs Vos (Author)
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How should local councillors fulfil their representative role? A qualitative exploration of citizens’ and councillors’ expectations

Hans Vollaard, Marianne van Bochove, Hans Moors, Marjolein Teunissen, Barbara Vis (Author)
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Are citizens looking for alternatives to bridging-and-bonding leadership? A secondary analysis of 38 population surveys and their impact on profiles for the Dutch mayoralty

Sabine van Zuydam, Niels Karsten, Marjolijn van Zonneveld (Author)
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