The lifespan and the political performance of Green parties in Western Europe

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The lifespan and the political performance of Green parties in Western Europe. / Müller-Rommel, Ferdinand.
in: Environmental Politics, Jahrgang 11, Nr. 1, 01.03.2002, S. 1-16.

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