Political Representation, and Legitimacy in the European Union [Hardcover]

The book examines the democratic nature of the European Union and support for European Integration among the citizens of the member states that are part of the Union. The book is based on extensive surveys among people of Europe, members of the European Parliament, and members of the national parliaments.

1. Introduction: Political Representation and Legitimacy in the European Union,Jacques Thomassen and Hermann Schmitt
PART I: LEGITIMACY
2. A Political Community?,Angelika Scheuer
3. The Scope of EU Government,Lieven De Winter and Marc Swyngedouw
4. Support for the Political Regime,Pippa Norris
5. Policy Support,Michael Marsh
PART II: PEPRESENTATION
6. Distinctiveness and Cohesion of Political Parties,Hermann Schmitt and Jacques Thomassen
7. The Cognitive Basis of Voting
8. Policy Representation and Party Choice,Cees Van der Eijk, Mark N. Franklin, and Wouter Van der Brug
9. Issue Congruence,Jacques Thomassen and Hermann Schmitt
10. Whom to Represent? Role Orientation of Legislators in Europe,Bernhard Wessels
11. Wishful Thinking Among European Parliamentarians,S?ren Holmberg
12. In Conclusion: Political Representation and Legitimacy in the European Union,Jacques Thomassen and Hermann Schmitt