The "Routledge Handbook of European Elections" explores the multifaceted dimension of the European Parliament s (EP) electoral contests across the European Community and European Union since 1979.

After setting a general empirical and theoretical framework, this collaborative project presents original contributions from leading experts in the field. Each case study adheres to a common template that makes it easy to compare data, methodology and outcomes.

Every country chapter includes:

• a brief geopolitical profile and historical background of the Member State;

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