Cabinet Reshuffles and Prime Ministerial Performance in Central and Eastern Europe
Prime ministers rely on the working of their cabinet ministers to be able to perform successfully – meaning to fulfil the tasks associated with their job. It is the ministers who develop policies and direct the bureaucracy in the government departments. They also provide advice and support for the prime minister in relations with other political actors, such as coalition parties and parliament. From this perspective, every replacement of a minister is costly for the prime minister. However, incompetent or self-interested ministers may also undermine the prime minister’s work, making it beneficial for prime ministers to replace certain members of cabinet. To date, the effects of cabinet reshuffles on prime ministerial performance have not been systematically explored so far. In our recent publication in Government and Opposition, we address this research gap.… Read More Cabinet Reshuffles and Prime Ministerial Performance in Central and Eastern Europe