European Politics

A Comparative Introduction

Jens Meijen, Tim Bale

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Bloomsbury Academic
13 November 2025

Politics & government; Comparative politics

Series: Comparative Government and Politics

Comparative in approach and organised around key themes, such as the media, political participation and elections, European Politics guides you through the political institutions, processes and issues that matter in Europe today.

In this fifth edition, Tim Bale and new co-author Jens Meijen build on this well-established text to include extensive coverage of recent events and current political trends in Europe’s fast-changing landscape.

With debating boxes, country profiles, up-to-date scholarship, data and examples, this textbook is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to develop their understanding of Europe’s politics. It is suitable for use on Comparative European Politics and European Union Politics courses, as well as courses on Comparative Politics more broadly.

This new edition offers: - More Central and Eastern European examples and case studies - Updated coverage of recent events including the climate emergency, the cost of living crisis and rampant inflation, the ongoing fallout from Brexit, and Europe’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine. - Full analysis of the most pressing issues in Europe today, including sustainability, digitalization, disinformation, populism and citizen participation.

Accompanying resources for supporting teaching and learning can be found at www.bloomsburyonlineresources.com/european-politics-5e

By: Jens Meijen, Tim Bale
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 1.000kg
ISBN: 9781350414013
ISBN 10: 1350414018
Series: Comparative Government and Politics
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 13 November 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Tim Bale is Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London, UK. Jens Meijen holds a PhD in Social Sciences from the University of Leuven. He currently works as a managing partner at a consulting firm focused on artificial intelligence. He is also a journalist and author.