West European Politics

SJR Rank #887H-index: 113SJR: 2.643Best quartile: Q1
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Publisher

Routledge

Country

United Kingdom

Type

journal

SJR by Edition

2022202500.71.42.12.8

Subject Categories

  • Political Science and International RelationsQ1

Areas: Social Sciences

Most published research topics

European Union Policy and GovernanceElectoral Systems and Political ParticipationSocial Policy and Reform StudiesPopulism, Right-Wing MovementsPolitical Influence and Corporate StrategiesPolitical Systems and GovernanceEuropean and International Law StudiesHuman auditory perception and evaluationDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEducational Robotics and Engineering

Source: OpenAlex

Publication Statistics

2025 Docs3-Year DocsCitable Docs050100150200

Documents per Year

202220250306090120

Detailed Information

ISSN

0140-2382, 1743-9655

SJR Best Quartile

Q1

Region

Western Europe

Citations per Document (2 years)

6.84

References per Document

67.69

Coverage

1978-2026

Scope

West European Politics ( WEP ) has established itself as one of the most authoritative journals covering politics, government and public policy in Western Europe. Its comprehensive scope, embracing the major political developments, including the European Union, and its coverage of all national elections in Western Europe, make it essential reading for both academics and practitioners. The journal normally publishes at least two special issues per volume.

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