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The definitive textbook on EU politics and governance, now in its 9th edition, has been thoroughly updated to take into account the ongoing developments and evolution of the EU. Major changes, recent developments, and the crises that have befallen the union in recent times are analysed within this context. By detailing the evolution of European integration, Nugent and Ripoll Servent give the necessary historical context to their exhaustive analysis of policies, process, institutions and treaties. In this revised edition, this has grown to include new chapters that detail both diverse theoretical perspectives and inter-institutional relations. In doing so, The Government and Politics of the European Union enables students with no prior knowledge of the EU to truly master the subject. With a new structure to increase readability, a broad range of pedagogical features - document excerpts, case studies, maps figures - and a fully developed companion website with resources for both students and lecturers, this text remains an essential for students new to EU studies. This new edition offers: - Updates on all main institutions, policies and processes - Authoritative coverage of the main institutions, policies and processes of the EU - A new chapter on theory that includes a broader and more diverse range of theoretical perspectives - A new chapter on inter-institutional relations. - Increased amount of visual features i.e. tables, figures, boxes, alongside new chapter summary points to aid student learning - New companion website including a curated list of video material, multiple-choice questions, links to official sources, additional case studies and regular updates

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This book delivers an exciting and in-depth journey into the theory, institutions, and key themes directly related with European integration. At a time when understanding the European Union is absolutely vital, this indispensable guide unlocks the essential insights to navigate its inner workings and influence on the global stage. * Rik de Ruiter, Leiden University, Netherlands * Government and Politics of the European Union is a state-of-the-art book that provides learners a comprehensive understanding of European integration. Drawing on the most recent literature and events tried-and-tested textbook is the newest edition of an excellent textbook used by many generations of instructors and students. It provides a general overview of governance and policy-making, whilst zooming in on a few important overarching themes. It offers an excellent resource for undergraduate teaching and is a must-have resource for policymakers and the general public alike. * Amy Verdun, University of Victoria, Canada *

Author Information

Ariadna Ripoll Servent is Professor for Politics of the European Union at the department of Political Science at the Salzburg University and Academic Director of the Salzburg Centre of European Union Studies. Neil Nugent is Emeritus Professor of Politics at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

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