Description
This essential guide to comparative European politics provides the broadest range of coverage on Europe, illustrated via the widest range of examples, applied to contemporary events.In Comparative European Politics the team of expert authors explore the politics of a range of European countries, providing insight into everything you need to know on the subject, from the fundamentals of democratic politics, institutions, and practices of government, to key contemporary challenges.Key Features A broad introduction to contemporary European politics, providing an accessible introduction to the fundamental elements of European democracies, institutions, and practices of government A unique emphasis on contemporary political issues sees a whole part dedicated to common challenges, which explores issues such as immigration, European integration, the financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic Includes up-to-date examples such as growing instability in Europe, Brexit, recent migration policies