Quote: "It is a topic far more detailed than other continents due to a number of factors including the long history of nation states in the region as well as the modern day trend towards increased political unity amongst the European states."
A study of the political systems of European states, including parliamentary, presidential and semi-presidential systems, and the European Union.
EU institutions and decision-making: Understanding the different EU institutions, their functions, and how they make decisions.
The European Union as a global actor: Exploring the role of the EU in international affairs, including foreign policy and trade.
The EU's history and development: Tracing the evolution of the EU from its origins as the European Coal and Steel Community to the present day.
The EU's legal system: Examining the EU's legal framework, including European law and the European Court of Justice.
European political ideologies: Exploring the different political ideologies and parties that exist within the EU.
The EU's economic policies: Understanding the EU's approach to economics, including its institutions and policies related to finance, trade, and market regulation.
The EU's social policies: Studying the EU's social policies, such as education, health care, and welfare.
The EU's environmental policies: Exploring the EU's approach to sustainable development, climate change, and environmental protection.
The EU's external relations: Looking at the EU's relationships with neighboring countries and international organizations.
European political culture: Understanding the cultural and social factors that shape European political identity and values.
Democracy: A government system whereby the power is vested in the people and exercised directly or indirectly through representation.
Monarchy: A government system in which one person (the monarch) has absolute power and makes all decisions.
Republic: A government system in which the power is vested in the people or their elected representatives and has a representative as their head of state.
Parliamentary System: A government system in which the legislature (parliament) determines much of the government policy.
Presidential System: An executive branch headed by a president who is elected by the people.
Federal System: A government system in which power is divided between a central government and individual states or regions.
Confederation: A government system in which each state or region retains its own sovereignty and confederates with others for mutual benefits.
Dictatorship: A government system in which a single person or a small group of people hold absolute power.
Totalitarianism: A government system in which the state controls all aspects of society and the economy.
Anarchy: An absence of government and law where individuals and communities must fend for themselves through voluntary associations.
Quote: "The current politics of Europe can be traced back to historical events within the continent."
Quote: "Modern European politics is dominated by the European Union."
Quote: "After the end of the Cold War, the EU expanded eastward to include the former Communist countries."
Quote: "As of 31 January 2020, the EU has 27 member states."
Quote: "However, there are a number of other international organizations made up predominantly of European nations."
Quote: "the 46-nation Council of Europe - the first post-war European organization, regarded as a fore-runner to the European Union."
Quote: "the 46-nation Council of Europe - the first post-war European organization, regarded as a fore-runner to the European Union."
Quote: "the 57-nation Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)."
Quote: "since the fall of the Iron Curtain and the collapse of the Eastern Bloc of Communist states."
Quote: "the long history of nation states in the region."
Quote: "the modern day trend towards increased political unity amongst the European states."
Quote: "Likewise geography, economy, and culture have contributed to the current political make-up of Europe."
Quote: "the EU expanded eastward to include the former Communist countries."
Quote: "After the end of the Cold War, the EU expanded eastward to include the former Communist countries."
Quote: "After the end of the Cold War, the EU expanded eastward to include the former Communist countries."
Quote: "As of 31 January 2020, the EU has 27 member states."
Quote: "the 46-nation Council of Europe - the first post-war European organization."
Quote: "the 46-nation Council of Europe."
Quote: "the 46-nation Council of Europe - the first post-war European organization."