This research group has existed in UAB since the beginning of the studies in Political Science and it is now a centre of activity for researchers from other Spanish universities. Research topics are varied and cover political parties in Spain and Catalonia, political elites in the Spanish system, political roles of business associations and manifestos of radical extreme right political parties.  

Researchers from this group are recognized as Research Group by the Catalan Government (SGR – AGAUR, 2009-2013).

Live research projects January 2014

• The effects of decentralization on political parties: membership, organization and alliances. Spain in a comparative perspective (CSO2009-14381C002)
  The project studies the structure of Spanish political parties, with special emphasis on leaders, public-office holders grass-roots membership, selection methods and financing. Para más información contactar Prof. Baras or http://elitesypartidos.uab.es.