Journal of Contemporary European Politics (CEP)

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Open-Access journal by Wiley & UACES, publishing research on European politics, governance, and society in a global context.

A promotional graphic for an academic article in Contemporary European Politics. The left side shows a cream and orange text panel with the heading “From the Archives,” the title “Controlled Loss of Control: The Articulation of Resilience as ‘Empty Signifier’ in EU and NATO Policies,” a short tagline, the author’s name, and CEP/UACES branding. The right side displays two European Union flags against a blue sky.

Graphic introducing the Research in Focus series from Contemporary European Politics. The graphic asks, "What changed in Poland's democracy promotion?" It highlights two key findings from recent research. Under "Change", it explains that the approach shifted from an EU-centred model to a stronger emphasis on national sovereignty and security. Under "Continuity", it notes that democracy, human rights and the sovereignty of eastern neighbours remained central. The design features a cream background with navy and orange text, an orange "Research in Focus" banner at the top, and Contemporary European Politics and UACES branding in the footer.

Promotional graphic for the UACES Doctoral Training Academy 2026. The top of the image features the Charles University and UACES Graduate Forum logos, with the event details: Sunday 6 September 2026, 1:30–6:00 pm, Hollar Building, Charles University, Prague. The main title reads, "Thriving in Uncertain Waters: Navigating European Studies in 2026." The lower half shows a panoramic photograph of Prague, including the Charles Bridge spanning the Vltava River and a red sightseeing boat on the water.

Promotional graphic for a new article in Contemporary European Politics. The image features EU flags on the right and the article title, “Democratisation By Default? Change and Continuity of Poland's Contemporary Democracy Promotion in Its Eastern Neighbourhood”, on the left. A subtitle reads, “Exploring continuity and change in Poland's democracy promotion.” The article is authored by Wicke van den Broek. CEP and UACES branding appears at the bottom alongside a “Now Published in CEP” badge.

Graphic featuring a quote from Robert Schuman on a light blue background with orange accents. The quote reads, “The pooling of coal and steel production… will change the destinies of those regions which have long been devoted to the manufacture of munitions of war, of which they have been the most constant victims.” A small circular black-and-white portrait of Schuman appears in the bottom right, with Contemporary European Politics and UACES branding along the bottom.

Blue and yellow graphic with EU stars forming a circle around a map of Europe. Text reads: “Europe will not be made all at once, nor according to a single plan.” - Robert Schuman. Below: “Europe Day 2026, 9 May.” Contemporary European Politics and UACES logos appear at the bottom.

Illustration of a green globe with continents highlighted, accompanied by the text “Advancing research on European climate governance for a more sustainable Union. #EarthDay”. Contemporary European Politics and UACES logos are shown at the bottom.

Graphic with a dark blue background featuring a coffee cup and beans above the title “Grounds for Debate.” Below, logos for Contemporary European Politics and UACES appear. The text reads: “The first full issue of CEP: Grounds for Debate Newsletter coming Monday 6 April.”

Graphic explaining that Contemporary European Politics (CEP) is open access. On an orange background with CEP and UACES branding, a central panel states “CEP: Open access” alongside an open padlock icon. Three points highlight that research is free to read for everyone, has no paywalls, and is available immediately.

Graphic with the title “Why Scopus indexing matters to authors” and three bullet points: greater visibility, recognised quality, and stronger research impact. Branding for Contemporary European Politics and UACES appears at the bottom.

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Blue slide with Contemporary European Politics, UACES, and Wiley logos at the top. Large white text reads: “Questions? Contact the Editors.” Below, contact information for Dr Christopher Huggins, Dr Natasza Styczyńska, and Dr Bruno Theodoro Luciano with their email addresses. Footer shows social handle @cep-uaces.bsky.social and email cep4prod@wiley.com
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Blue slide with question: “What advice would you give to early-career researchers who are considering submitting to Contemporary European Politics?” Quote: “I recommend everyone submit to CEP, especially ECR, since I am also an ECR myself. CEP’s potential and well-organized peer-review process make publishing smooth and productive.” Image of Yunus Baris Ertürk on the right; orange name box and footer with logos and contact details.

Blue slide with text: “How did you find the peer review process? Did the feedback you received influence the final direction of your article in unexpected ways?” Quote: “The peer-review process was excellent. Reviewers’ comments helped my work become something I feel a connection to and am proud of. They provided me with constructive feedback and applying it significantly boosted my confidence and sense of expertise.” Portrait of Yunus Baris Ertürk on the right, name box below, and logos in the footer.

Blue slide with question: “Can you tell us a bit about the process of turning your research into a publishable article? Were there any challenges in balancing rigour, clarity, and accessibility for CEP’s readership?” Quote reads: “All publication processes are inevitably challenging; I did my best to present the most comprehensive and relevant results to CEP readers.” Image of Yunus Baris Ertürk on the right; orange name box at bottom.

Blue background with text: “What drew you to submit your work to Contemporary European Politics, and how do you see the journal’s role in shaping debates in your field?” Below, quote: “I’ve been part of the UACES community as a researcher working on EU studies… I have seen firsthand what UACES aims for with the journal and how the editors are putting in effort.” Right side shows photo of Yunus Baris Ertürk smiling in a light brown blazer. Orange box reads “Yunus Baris Ertürk, MSc.” Footer includes CEP, UACES, and Wiley logos and contact info.