Key features in this new edition include:

• An updated thematic introduction to the politics and governments of Europe;
• Fully revised to include comprehensive coverage of recent electoral politics and political events in Europe, such as Brexit, the refugee crisis, and terrorist attacks;
• New chapters on immigration and the nature of European political culture and welfare state.
• New comparative sections covering topics such as political parties, and financial and political differences in governments between Europe and the USA.

This key, in-depth text will be essential reading to anyone interested in European politics and comparative politics.