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OverviewExploring the European Union's democratic deficit, this work 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. Parliament's modern role as co-legislator is the result of a continuous and bitter battle with the Council and the member states for more law-making power. This has led to an increase of Parliament's authority, especially under the co-decision procedure embedded in the Treaty of Amsterdam. Essential for its representative function is the development of a Europe-wide party system. 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. Representing the cutting edge of analysis and empirical research on the European Parliament, this work should be useful reading for all students of the EU. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bernard Steunenberg , Jacques Thomassen , Stefanie Bailer , Luciano BardiPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.308kg ISBN: 9780742501263ISBN 10: 0742501264 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 02 July 2002 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis volume represents a broad and comprehensive empirical and analytical overview of recent trends in relation to the evolution of the European Parliament. It is well-research and well-written, presenting a methodical and convincing argument. The extensive use of models, surveys, and empirical data strengthens the weight of the argument and succeeds in challenging many commonly and widely held beliefs about the EP. Journal Of Contemporary European Studies Author InformationBernard Steunenberg is professor of public administration at Leiden University, the Netherlands. Jacques Thomassen is professor of political science at the University of Twente, the Netherlands. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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