More than meets the eye? Coalition formation in a strongleader local government system
More than meets the eye? Coalition formation in a strongleader local government system

Summary/Abstract: This paper approaches local coalition formation at the second tier of local government in Romania with in the specific context of super-election year 2024. It aims to answer a few questions concerning the coalition preferences of local actors and the coalition bargaining process that are pertinent to this context. Combining quantitative data concerning the outcomes of the election with qualitative data, the description of this case also offers some insights for coalition research. These are linked to the challenges of measuring local coalitions, the particulars of coalition formation in strong-leader local government systems, and the matter of coalition congruence.

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