Now in its 8th edition, this book is the long established leading textbook on the European Parliament, with systematic coverage of its structures, powers and procedures.Individual chapters include:1. The Parliament in context 2. How it is elected 3. Where, when and in quale lingua 4. The individual members 5. The political groups 6. Leadership structures 7. The Parliamentary committees 8. Interparliamentary delegations 9. Plenary 10. Intergroups 11. The Parliament secretariat 12. The Parliament and legislation 13. The budgetary role 14. Appointment and dismissal 15. Scrutiny and control of the executive 16. A political forum and a channel for communication 17. The EP and National Parliaments 18. Parliament and constitutional change Appendices provide details of European Parliament elections and a bibliography, and there is a full index.