The book provides an in-depth analysis of Eurosceptics' strategies in the European Parliament.
It explores the paradoxical situation of Eurosceptic MEPs: particularly successful during EP
elections how then once elected do they operate in a political system they oppose? This book
analyses how Eurosceptic MEPs conceive and carry out their mandate within the institution. On
the basis of more than 100 interviews it proposes a typology of four strategies developed by
these actors. It also explains the diversity of Eurosceptics' strategies showing the relevance
of the interaction between the institutional context and the individuals' preferences. With the
growing success of Eurosceptic parties and the challenges they pose to the future of
integration this study also reflects on the consequences of their presence for the EP and for
the legitimacy of the EU. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of European
politics European integration comparative politics legislative studies and political
parties.
