As the most concise, accessible guide to the EU, The European Union: How does it work? is an ideal introduction for those coming to the subject for the first time. A team of expert scholars cut through the complexity to explain how the EU works, both in theory and in practice, helping students gain the knowledge they need to succeed.

• A perfect introduction to the EU for those with little or no prior knowledge of the subject: concise and readable, with coverage of the key actors, policies, and developments in the EU
• An expert line-up combines leading scholars and practitioners with first-hand experience of the EU's institutions
• 'How it really works' boxes help students connect theory with clear explanations illustrated by real-world examples
• 'Key concepts and terms' boxes, discussion questions and further reading features further support students in broadening their knowledge of the EU
• A range of boxes throughout the text explore specific cases that highlight how the EU works, what it does, or how it has evolved
• Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support