Routledge Handbook of European Elections

This Handbook is a comprehensive reference guide to the European Parliamentary Elections.

The opening section analyzes the European Parliament’s evolution, profile and political dynamics while the rest of the Handbook focuses on an analysis of Euro-elections in all EU member states. Each of the country case studies is written to a common template making for an easy comparison of data, methodology and outcomes.

Each of the country case studies includes:

• country profile: area, population size and density, ethnic structure
• an overview of the political landscape with a brief account of the political parties and electoral systems in EP elections and general national elections
• public opinion survey on the European Union
• parties’ lists and programmes
• level of party-cohesion over the EU
• media coverage of Euro-elections
• an outline of key international, European and domestic issues raised in the campaign
• table of voters’ turnout and election results.

The Handbook is an invaluable resource for all scholars of the European Union, European Parliament, Elections and Parties.

Donatella M. Viola, PhD London School of Economics, is Assistant Professor in Politics and International Relations at the University of Calabria, Italy.