Jan A. Velimsky

Jan A. Velimsky is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Social Sciences, University of Stuttgart, specializing in political participation, representation, democracy preferences, and social policy. He employs both quantitative and qualitative methods in his research.

Educational Background:

• Studied Empirical Political and Social Research at the University of Stuttgart (April 2015 - December 2018).

Research Interests: His work focuses on democratic innovations, inequality in local politics, and the effects of social exclusion on political representation. He investigates how occupational backgrounds influence policy representation and how institutional constraints shape party behavior.

Recent Research Trends: His publications (2023-2025) address geographic representation in city councils, social stratification biases in referendums, and the alignment between electoral campaigns and parliamentary practice. These studies emphasize local-level governance and democratic accountability.