| Situational factors | A non-permanent or temporary event that has an impact on the policy, including change of government, natural disaster and workers strike |
| Structural factors | Relatively unchanging parts in the society such as the political system, demographic structure, and the economy. These factors are more predictable. |
| Cultural factors | Values and beliefs of the whole society orminorities, including religious and/or ethic and vulnerable groups, as well as gender differences |
| International/Environmental factors | Events, values, conditions that exist outside the boundaries of the political system of the country i.e If the topic is high on the agenda of international/multinational organizations, including WHO and EU. |