http://ec.europa.eu//research/index.cfm?pg=whatsnew en Wed, 22 May 2013 14:46:07 GMT http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=rss For more RSS news feeds click the link above. Wed, 22 May 2013 14:46:07 GMT http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=rss http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_10_16_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=27493 The world of politics is often depicted as one of intrigue, political machinations and Machiavellian ethics. A world where personal loyalty to a party can bring about change in society, and where disloyalty can topple a government. As a result, party whips are employed in many political systems, including in the Westminster system of government, to keep party members in line. But now it turns out that some members are already predisposed to defection. A study from the University of Leicester has identified an 'archetype' for someone who is likely to break political ranks in the political landscape of the United Kingdom.]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-10-16:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_10_16_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=27493