Routledge Political Parties in the European Union - Routledge

This academic work examines how political parties function within the European Union's unique political structure. At the national level, parties aggregate policy preferences, link decision-making across legislative bodies, and hold politicians accountable-but the European Union's weak electoral connection fundamentally challenges these traditional roles. The book investigates whether political parties can effectively serve as transmission belts for political accountability and consistent decision-making at the EU level, exploring the critical gap between partisan politics at national and supranational scales. Essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and students of European politics and public policy.