Tim Bale is Chair in Politics, Queen Mary University of London, UK. He has published widely on European and British politics.

This timely volume offers a lively and engaging take on European politics. Bale provides clear and cogent analysis of the changing nature of politics within and among European states. The perfect starting point for those seeking to understand contemporary Europe.

• Introduction1. Europe – a continent in the making2. The end of the nation state?3. From government to governance – running the state, making policy and policing the constitution4. Governments and parliaments – a long way from equality5. Parties – how the past affects the present, and an uncertain future6. Elections, voting and referendums – systems, turnout, preferences and unpredictability7. The media – player and recorder8. Participation and pressure politics – civil society, organized interests and social movements9. Politics over markets: does politics – and left and right – still matter?10. Not wanted, but needed – migrants and minorities11. Protecting and promoting – Europe’s international politics.

Tim Bale is Chair in Politics, Queen Mary University of London, UK. He has published widely on European and British politics.

This timely volume offers a lively and engaging take on European politics. Bale provides clear and cogent analysis of the changing nature of politics within and among European states. The perfect starting point for those seeking to understand contemporary Europe.

• Introduction1. Europe – a continent in the making2. The end of the nation state?3. From government to governance – running the state, making policy and policing the constitution4. Governments and parliaments – a long way from equality5. Parties – how the past affects the present, and an uncertain future6. Elections, voting and referendums – systems, turnout, preferences and unpredictability7. The media – player and recorder8. Participation and pressure politics – civil society, organized interests and social movements9. Politics over markets: does politics – and left and right – still matter?10. Not wanted, but needed – migrants and minorities11. Protecting and promoting – Europe’s international politics.

Tim Bale is Chair in Politics, Queen Mary University of London, UK. He has published widely on European and British politics.

This timely volume offers a lively and engaging take on European politics. Bale provides clear and cogent analysis of the changing nature of politics within and among European states. The perfect starting point for those seeking to understand contemporary Europe.

• Introduction1. Europe – a continent in the making2. The end of the nation state?3. From government to governance – running the state, making policy and policing the constitution4. Governments and parliaments – a long way from equality5. Parties – how the past affects the present, and an uncertain future6. Elections, voting and referendums – systems, turnout, preferences and unpredictability7. The media – player and recorder8. Participation and pressure politics – civil society, organized interests and social movements9. Politics over markets: does politics – and left and right – still matter?10. Not wanted, but needed – migrants and minorities11. Protecting and promoting – Europe’s international politics.