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Who talks to whom? Using social network models to understand debate networks in the European Parliament.
- Source :
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European Union Politics . Jun2023, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p410-423. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Research into parliamentary speech making–behaviour of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) usually takes a static perspective. We offer an interactive and dynamic approach that understands parliamentary debates as a relational network phenomenon and investigates MEPs' debate interactions. This allows us to uncover dynamics of inclusiveness and pluralism, self-reinforcing power relationships and transnational policy alliances. Analyzing 11,408 debate interactions between MEPs using a combination of text and dynamic network analysis, we find that male, senior and influential parliamentarians from powerful member states receive more attention with evidence for a self-reinforcing effect over time. Interestingly, seniority matters more for debate attention than leadership positions. Sharing the same nationality and a similar political leaning also shape debate coalitions with the former being more important than the latter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14651165
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Union Politics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163453268
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/14651165221137994