This article addresses the debate on the political professionalization backgrounds of
executive candidates at the regional level. At this level, two opposing forces may intervene …

This article deals with multiple-office holdings by legislators in the Czech Republic during
the VI. Chamber of Deputies, 2010–2013. First, both positive and negative theoretical …

The study focuses on the position of mayors in the self-government of municipalities in the
Czech Republic. The typology of municipal governments classifies the Czech Republic in …

This contribution offers an evaluation of subnational governance change in the Czech
Republic in the context of a domestic response to Europeanization dynamics employing …

The article deals with areas of decision-making in local governments in the Czech Republic.
It is specifically focused on proposing the agenda and decision-making mechanism. It asks …

ABSTRACT The Czech Republic is one of the several countries in the world and the only
unitary democratic state allowing regions to initiate legislation without limits. Despite this, a …

In this article we discuss multi-level career paths of Czech politicians from 2000 to 2017.
First, we describe typical career movements between policy levels, differentiating between …

The article addresses the differential recruitment advantages of individual candidates in
regional assembly elections. The authors argue that in a multi-level polity different types of …

ABSTRACT EU policies support a place-based approach with the increasing role of local
partners in political decision-making. The current crisis of formal political leadership raises …

Gambling is generally considered to be a socially negative phenomenon. On the other hand
it also has its supporters, as proved by recent research. Mayors are important administrators …