European Union Politics

European Union Politics is the most complete and issues-led introductory textbook on the European Union. Written by an expert team of contributors, it fully equips students to understand the European Union and the topical debates that surround it.

Alongside rigorous coverage of the theory, institutions, and policies of the EU, the book engages with contemporary debates, and current crises. The seventh edition has been substantially updated, with significantly revised chapters on Brexit and the CJEU, as well as two new chapters covering the EU response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the European migration and refugee crisis.

The text's accessible writing style makes it the ideal starting point for anyone wishing to fully understand the workings of this complex and ever-evolving system. Throughout the book, students are supported by helpful learning features, including key points, questions, and examples.

Digital formats and resources

The seventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats.

The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks http://www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

In addition to supportive learning features within the book, the text is accompanied by online resources designed to help students to take their learning further.

For students:
- Test your knowledge of the chapter material and receive instant feedback with multiple choice questions
- Revise key terms and concepts with a flashcard glossary
- Prepare for assessments with help from the revision guide
- Expand your knowledge of the EU's member states with an interactive timeline of the EU
- Conduct further research with relevant web links to additional reliable content

For registered adopters of the text:
- Reinforce key themes from each chapter with suggested seminar and essay questions
- Use the adaptable PowerPoint slides as the basis for lecture presentations or as hand-outs in class

Michelle Cini, Professor of European Politics, University of Bristol,Nieves Pérez-Solórzano Borragán, Senior Lecturer in European Politics, University of Bristol

Michelle Cini is a Professor of European Politics at the University of Bristol

Nieves Pérez-Solórzano Borragán is a Senior Lecturer in European Politics at the University of Bristol

1. Introduction, Michelle Cini and Nieves Pérez-Solórzano BorragánPart 1: The Historical Context2. The European Union: Establishment and Development, David Phinnemore3. Carrying the EU Forward: the Era of Lisbon, Clive Church and David PhinnemorePart 2: Theories and Conceptual Approaches4. Neo-functionalism, Carsten Strøby Jensen5. Intergovernmentalism, Michelle Cini6. Theorizing the European Union after Integration Theory, Ben Rosamond7. Governance in the European Union, Thomas Christiansen8. Europeanization, Tanja A. Börzel and Diana Panke9. Democracy and Legitimacy in the European Union, Stijn SmismansPart 3: Institutions and Actors10. The European Commission, Morten Egeberg11. The European Council and the Council of the European Union, Jeffrey Lewis12. The European Parliament, Charlotte Burns13. The Court of Justice of the European Union, Paul James Cardwell14. Interest Groups and the European Union, Rainer Eising and Julia Sollik15. Citizens and Public Opinion in the European Union, Simona Guerra and Hans-Joerg TrenzPart 4: Policies and Policy-Making16. Policy-making in the European Union, Edward Best17. Trade and Development Policies, Michael Smith18. Enlargement, Ana E. Juncos and Nieves Pérez-Solórzano Borragán19. The European Union's Foreign, Security, and Defence Policies, Ana E. Juncos and Anna Maria Friis20. The Single Market, Michelle Egan21. The Area of Freedom, Security, and Justice, Emek M. Uçarer22. Economic and Monetary Union, Amy Verdun23. The Common Agricultural Policy, Ève Fouilleux and Viviane Gravey24. Environmental Policy, Viviane Gravey, Andrew Jordan, and David BensonPart 5: Issues and Debates25. The Euro Crisis and European Integration, Dermot Hodson and Uwe Puetter26. The European Migration and Refugee Crisis, Andrew Geddes27. Brexit, Nieves Pérez-Solórzano Borragán and Michelle Cini28. COVID-19 and the European Union, Eleanor Brooks, Sarah Rozenblum, Scott L. Greer, Anniek de Ruijter29. The Future of the EU, Brigid Laffan