Opposing Europe In The European Parliament: Rebels And Radicals In The Chamber (palgrave Studies In European Union Politics)
by Nathalie Brack /
2017 / English / EPUB
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The book provides an in-depth analysis of Eurosceptics’ strategies
in the European Parliament. It explores the paradoxical situation
of Eurosceptic MEPs: particularly successful during EP elections,
how then, once elected, do they operate in a political system they
oppose? This book analyses how Eurosceptic MEPs conceive and carry
out their mandate within the institution. On the basis of more than
100 interviews, it proposes a typology of four strategies developed
by these actors. It also explains the diversity of Eurosceptics’
strategies, showing the relevance of the interaction between the
institutional context and the individuals’ preferences. With the
growing success of Eurosceptic parties and the challenges they pose
to the future of integration, this study also reflects on the
consequences of their presence for the EP and for the legitimacy of
the EU. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of
European politics, European integration, comparative politics,
legislative studies and political parties.
The book provides an in-depth analysis of Eurosceptics’ strategies
in the European Parliament. It explores the paradoxical situation
of Eurosceptic MEPs: particularly successful during EP elections,
how then, once elected, do they operate in a political system they
oppose? This book analyses how Eurosceptic MEPs conceive and carry
out their mandate within the institution. On the basis of more than
100 interviews, it proposes a typology of four strategies developed
by these actors. It also explains the diversity of Eurosceptics’
strategies, showing the relevance of the interaction between the
institutional context and the individuals’ preferences. With the
growing success of Eurosceptic parties and the challenges they pose
to the future of integration, this study also reflects on the
consequences of their presence for the EP and for the legitimacy of
the EU. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of
European politics, European integration, comparative politics,
legislative studies and political parties.
