Auf dem Weg zu einer europäischen Parteiendemokratie

Political parties play a central role in the political process of the EU. However, this still means mainly national parties while European parties are relatively weak. The Euro crisis has highlighted the need for a truly democratic connection between European citizens and the European governance process. Arguably, stronger European political parties should play a crucial role here. This volume brings together experts on party research and European law who explore the possibilities and limitations of a stronger European party government.