Political Representation, and Legitimacy in the European Union
โ Scribed by Hermann Schmitt, Jacques Thomassen
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Year
- 1999
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 323
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
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.
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