Die Partei im regionalen Fokus

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Abstract In the face of a shrinking membership base of political parties the reasons for this development are of growing interest. One important reason is the aging of the members of many parties that lead to increasing numbers of age-related losses. However, another reason is that more members willingly leave parties than new ones apply for membership.

Thus, it is of some interest to acquire information about the facts that make parties less attractive. On the basis of two surveys on members of the German Social Democratic Party it can be concluded that the loss of members is partly self-inflicted. Therefore, it should be possible to slow down the shrinkage if the results of this study are taken serious. In order to facilitate respective activities, some recommendations for action are formulated.