Aggregation and Representation in European Parliament Party Groups

• Published in: West European politics Vol. 36; no. 3; pp. 474 - 497
• Main Authors: Rose, Richard, Borz, Gabriela
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Routledge 01.05.2013; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Accords; Cartels; Europe; European Parliament; European Union; Legislative Bodies; Majorities; Multinational Corporations; Parliament; Parliaments; Party politics; Party systems; Political parties; Political representation; Public policy; Representation; Votes; Voting; Voting Behavior; Europe

While members of the European Parliament are elected in national constituencies, their votes are determined by the aggregation of MEPs in multinational party groups. The uncoordinated aggregation of national party programmes in multinational EP party groups challenges theories of representation base...