
Academic Journal
Q1German Politics
About German Politics
German Politics is a scholarly journal published by Routledge. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.144 and H-index of 29.
Coverage: 1992-1995, 2010-2026. Research categories: Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Electoral Systems and Political Participation; Populism, Right-Wing Movements; European Union Policy and Governance; Public Administration and Political Analysis; Social Policy and Reform Studies; Political Systems and Governance.
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