The European polity and policy making

Contemporary developments and future challenges

Abstract

This second special edition of Political Perspectives intends to continue with the themes established within the first edition, while simultaneously expanding its scope. Therefore not only does this second edition focussed upon EU level developments within the European polity and policy making, but it also includes developments within the various member states. The two levels of analysis are intimately linked and any holistic understanding of the EU requires a knowledge of developments within both areas.