DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARTY SYSTEM OF THE CARPATHIAN REGION IN THE CONTEXT OF CHANGING THE CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTORAL SPACE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29038/2524-2679-2025-02-305-317Keywords:
party system, electorate, regional policy, decentralisation, multiparty systemAbstract
The article examines the impact of dynamic changes in the configuration of the electoral space of Ukraine on the formation and evolution of the party system of the Carpathian region. The paper highlights the historical background of the emergence of multiparty system in Galicia in the late nineteenth and early twen- tieth centuries, the specifics of its restoration after the collapse of the USSR and the key stages of transformation under the influence of external (changes in elec- toral legislation, geopolitical shifts, socio-political crises) and internal (regional peculiarities of electoral preferences) factors. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of how the transition from majoritarian to mixed and proportional elec- toral systems, as well as the events of the Orange Revolution, the Revolution of Dignity and the full-scale invasion, shaped the party landscape of the region. The study identifies how these changes influenced the dominance of national- democratic and patriotic forces, party-building strategies, voting behaviour of the population and, ultimately, the functioning of local governments in the Carpa- thian region.
Changes in the electoral space are a complex process that encompasses deep so- cial transformations: from the emergence of new demands and splits in society to the regrouping of elites, the impact of global politics, and the evolution of media and communications. In Carpathian region, these changes have had a significant impact on the formation and operation of the local party system. It has always had its own unique specifics, which distinguished it from the all-Ukrainian politi- cal processes.
The study emphasises that the party system of Carpathian region is a unique example of the stability of ideological orientations and high adaptability to con- stant changes in the electoral space. It reflects not only national trends, but also retains its identity, which makes it an important case study for understanding democratic processes in the regional dimension. The results obtained can be use- ful for further political science research, development of effective party strategies and strengthening of democratic institutions in Ukraine.
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