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The Politics of the European Union

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, Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands, , Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands
Published 2023

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The European Union is a key player in determining policies and politics in Europe, and yet understanding how it works remains a challenge. The Politics of the European Union introduces students to its functioning by showing the similarities and differences between the EU and national political systems. Fully revised and updated in its third edition, this introductory textbook uses the tools of comparative politics to explore the history, theories, institutions, key actors, politics and policy-making of the EU. This comparative…

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Key features

  • Focuses on the political processes of the EU, with each chapter highlighting a particular theoretical or political controversy – in this way, students gain an appreciation of the dynamics beyond and underneath the institutional specifics of the EU
  • Numerous examples, briefings, fact files and controversy boxes enhance student understanding by highlighting important information and controversial issues in EU politics, while suggestions for further reading direct students to important literature and websites for deeper self-study
  • Online 'Navigating the EU' exercises introduce students to useful sources of online information, help them analyse policy-making in the EU and provide them with research tasks
  • Companion website also includes chapter summaries, links to websites and scholarly journals, and flashcards

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