The Chair of Legislative Studies at the University of Luxembourg, in cooperation with the International Journal of Parliamentary Studies (Brill) and Széchenyi István University, invites academics, researchers and practitioners to the 5^th Global Conference on Parliamentary Studies.

The conference explores how parliaments respond to rapid technological change, geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty and evolving citizen expectations while safeguarding democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law.

Key themes:

• Parliaments and Science
• Parliaments and International Affairs
• Parliaments and Economic Governance
• The State of Representative Democracy

Important dates (at a glance)

• 28 February 2026: Deadline for paper proposals
• 31 March 2026: Notifications of acceptance and waitlisting
• 15 April – 15 May 2026: Registration for passive participation. Please email: parliaments2026@sciencesconf.org  
  
• 1 May 2026: Notifications to waitlisted candidates
• 15 May 2026: Submission of full paper drafts
  
• 4 June 2026: Inaugural lecture at the Council of State of Luxembourg
• 5 June 2026: Conference day at the European Parliament, Luxembourg
• 6 June 2026: Optional social activities

For the full call for proposals and submission instructions, please refer to the “Call for proposals and submission guidelines” tab.