Description: This broad-ranging text examines the political dynamic of the European Parliament (EP), showing how the EP is a key component of the political system of the EU. It looks at how, and how effectively, the parliament translates citizen demands into policies, and, in so doing, contributes to wider debates around democracy and legitimacy in the EU.
Review Quotes: "This excellent text comprehensively introduces the European Parliament by bringing together a range of sophisticated scholarly literature and explaining it in an accessible form." --Richard C. Whitaker, University of Leicester, UK