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Written by experts, this is the most complete, issues-led textbook on European Union politics. With contemporary issues and debates presented alongside thorough coverage of the theory, institutions, policies, and history of the EU, European Union Politics effortlessly guides students to a clear understanding of this complex area. Key Features: - With its comprehensive exploration of the EU's history, theories, institutions, policies, and ongoing debates, European Union Politics is appropriate for a wide range of Politics and International Relations modules. - Straightforward writing style and useful learning tools in European Union Politics make it the perfect introduction for students new to the subject. - New contributors to this edition add to the already established pool of contributors of European Union Politics, consisting of leading academics and scholars in EU politics, offering readers an authoritative perspective on key debates. - Divided into sections like "Issues and Debates" and "Policies and Policy-making", the book's structure helps students critically engage with EU studies and simplifies complex themes. - Case and example boxes throughout the text demonstrate the relevance of EU theories, institutions, and policies, and help students to understand the workings of the EU in practice. New to this Edition: - A thorough and extensive empirical updating of content, which takes account of recent developments in the European Union. - Three brand new chapters cover gender and sexuality in the European Union, digital policy in the EU, and the war in Ukraine. - Two newly authored and completely rewritten chapters cover trade and the EU, and the future of the EU. Digital Formats and Resources: