European Journal of Political Research specialises in articles articulating theoretical and comparative perspectives as well as theoretically or methodologically original articles articulating conceptual and comparative perspectives in political science, and welcomes both quantitative and qualitative approaches. EJPR also publishes short research notes outlining ongoing research in more specific areas of research.

Subscriptions to the Journal include the Political Data Yearbook. The EJPR Political Data Yearbook documents election results, national referenda, changes in government, and institutional reforms in 36 countries including all of the EU member states. In addition, recognized experts on the politics of each country provide commentary on these events, as well as on the principal issues in national politics.