The ‘greying electorate’ in Germany is likely to help the CDU/CSU and the FDP in future elections

Konzelmann, Laura (2013) The ‘greying electorate’ in Germany is likely to help the CDU/CSU and the FDP in future elections. LSE European Politics and Policy (EUROPP) blog (19 Mar 2013). Blog Entry.

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Abstract

What effect do demographic changes have on the success of political parties? Based on official data on German elections since 1953, Laura Konzelmann assesses the potential impact of Germany’s ageing population on party success. Her research indicates that if present trends in electoral behaviour continue, the CDU/CSU and the FDP are both likely to benefit in future decades, while the SPD will be particularly hard hit. This effect could nevertheless be mitigated by other factors, such as the preferences of future generations, and adjustments made by parties to attract older voters.

Item Type:	Online resource (Blog Entry)
Official URL:	http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/
Additional Information:	© 2013 The Author
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe)
Date Deposited:	10 May 2013 09:22
Last Modified:	15 Sep 2023 11:42
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/50204

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