In the latest episode of the #MyEUIResearch video series, Virginia Rocha, Max Weber Fellow at the Department of Political and Social Sciences, explores how political dynasties impact the quality of government.
At the EUI, Rocha is analysing the enduring influence of political families, who often dominate local power for decades, and the ways their legacy competes with modern political messaging.
From mapping informal family networks to studying the role of religious figures in affective polarisation, her work reveals how different elites influence transparency policies, electoral competition, and the broader health of democracy.
Watch the full episode here.
Virginia Rocha is a Max Weber Programme Fellow at the EUI Department of Political and Social Sciences. Her main research interests are in comparative politics, including corruption, public transparency, accountability and political dynasties. During her time as a Max Weber Fellow, she is expanding this work and exploring the effects of dynastic politicians on the quality of government.
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