Overview

This fully updated fourth edition of European Politics expertly and accessibly surveys the history, institutions, and issues that are essential for understanding contemporary European politics. Exploring a central question—""what is Europe?""—this book’s thematic approach helps students compare politics in individual countries and see the political big picture in the region. It examines not only countries that are (or were) in the European Union but also those eligible to join, to give students the most comprehensive picture of Europe's evolution in a globalized world. Key updates in this edition: coverage of the invasion of Ukraine and its implications on European security, foreign policy challenges including China and the Middle East, economics and COVID-19, the rise of nationalist-populist parties, refugees/migrants and multiculturalism, environmentalism and climate policy, US–European relations, and security threats emanating within Europe and beyond; a consolidated presentation on the European Union with fully updated data; public opinion and recent election data analysis throughout. This timely, in-depth text will be essential reading for anyone interested in European politics.

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Praise for the third edition ""The third edition of European Politics stands out in several ways. It is organized by themes instead of countries. The various chapters focus on the relationship between the European Union and its member states, covering East and West, and looks beyond Europe. Finally, the book deals with the major challenges European politics has been facing in the past years, including separatism, national populism, mass migration, and the COVID-19 pandemic."" Tanja A. Börzel, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany Praise for this edition “Professor Kubicek’s revised edition remains one of the most sophisticated and student-centered introductions to European politics available. Its thematic approach continues to encourage thoughtful comparison and analysis, while the updated content—ranging from Brexit and COVID-19 to the rise of illiberalism and the war in Ukraine—ensures that students engage with the most urgent challenges facing Europe today. The new concluding chapter provides a valuable framework for thinking critically about Europe’s uncertain future.” Patrick H. O’Neil, University of Puget Sound, USA “Paul Kubicek covers all the key issues surrounding European Union integration, carefully examining the historical evolution of EU institutions, policies, and enlargement and the deepening of regional integration. Comparing the European experience to non-EU states provides valuable information to readers about how unique it is and the challenges its members currently face. Overall, this volume is a significant contribution to the literature and students of European Studies.” Birol Yeşilada, Portland State University, USA

Praise for the third edition ""The third edition of European Politics stands out in several ways. It is organized by themes instead of countries. The various chapters focus on the relationship between the European Union and its member states, covering East and West, and looks beyond Europe. Finally, the book deals with the major challenges European politics has been facing in the past years, including separatism, national populism, mass migration, and the COVID-19 pandemic."" Tanja A. Börzel, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany Praise for this edition “Professor Kubicek’s revised edition remains one of the most sophisticated and student-centered introductions to European politics available. Its thematic approach continues to encourage thoughtful comparison and analysis, while the updated content—ranging from Brexit and COVID-19 to the rise of illiberalism and the war in Ukraine—ensures that students engage with the most urgent challenges facing Europe today. The new concluding chapter provides a valuable framework for thinking critically about Europe’s uncertain future.” Patrick H. O’Neil, University of Puget Sound, USA “Paul Kubicek covers all the key issues surrounding European Union integration, carefully examining the historical evolution of EU institutions, policies, and enlargement and the deepening of regional integration. Comparing the European experience to non-EU states provides valuable information to readers about how unique it is and the challenges its members currently face. Overall, this volume is a significant contribution to the literature and students of European Studies.” Birol Yeşilada, University of Oregon, USA

Praise for the 3rd edition: ""The third edition of European Politics stands out in several ways. It is organized by themes instead of countries. The various chapters focus on the relationship between the European Union and its member states, covering East and West, and looks beyond Europe. Finally, the book deals with the major challenges European politics has been facing in the past years, including separatism, national populism, mass migration, and the COVID-19 pandemic."" Tanja A. Börzel, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany. Praise for this edition: “Professor Kubicek’s revised edition remains one of the most sophisticated and student-centered introductions to European politics available. Its thematic approach continues to encourage thoughtful comparison and analysis, while the updated content—ranging from Brexit and COVID-19 to the rise of illiberalism and the war in Ukraine—ensures that students engage with the most urgent challenges facing Europe today. The new concluding chapter provides a valuable framework for thinking critically about Europe’s uncertain future.” Patrick H. O’Neil, University of Puget Sound, USA “Paul Kubicek covers all the key issues surrounding European Union integration, carefully examining the historical evolution of EU institutions, policies, and enlargement and the deepening of regional integration. Comparing the European experience to non-EU states provides valuable information to readers about how unique it is and the challenges its members currently face. Overall, this volume is a significant contribution to the literature and students of European Studies.” Birol Yeşilada, University of Oregon, USA

Author Information

Paul Kubicek is Professor of Political Science at Oakland University, USA.

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