Author : Bernard Steunenberg
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742501263
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (12 download)
Book Synopsis The European Parliament by : Bernard Steunenberg
Download or read book The European Parliament written by Bernard Steunenberg and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2002 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the European Union's 'democratic deficit,' this book traces the halting development of parliamentary democracy at the European level. Arguing that the key actor in this crucial process is the European Parliament, the contributors concentrate on two of the classic functions of a parliament: the legislative and the representative. The contributors analyze the ongoing tensions between party orientations and national loyalties, between national parties and European party groups, and between representatives at the national and regional level. Visit our website for sample chapters!