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Parliamentary Representation in France book cover

1st Edition

Parliamentary Representation in France

Edited By Olivier Costa Copyright 2014
176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge
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Despite real improvements since the beginning of the last decade, legislative studies are still underdeveloped in France, compared to other modern democracies. This weakness is linked to the characteristics of the political system itself: the Constitution of 1958 has created a semi-presidential regime, the centrality of which has been constantly reinforced since. The French parliament is thus... Read more
  1. Introduction: the French parliament in context

    2. O. Costa (CNRS, University of Bordeaux)

  2. From Theory to Practice: Political Representation in France

    3. S. Brouard (FNSP, University of Bordeaux), E. Kerrouche (CNRS, University of Bordeaux), O. Costa (CNRS, University of Bordeaux),　E. Helbig (Ph.D. student, University of Stuttgart),　T. Schnatterer (Ph.D student, University of Bordeaux)

  3. French MPs: Nation’s voice or local interest brokers?

    4. O. Costa (CNRS, University of Bordeaux), S. Brouard (FNSP, University of Bordeaux),　 E. Kerrouche (CNRS, University of Bordeaux), T. Schantterer (Ph.D student, University of Bordeaux)

  4. Between representation and connectedness: Citizens' and MPs views about the proper way of holding office

    5. P. Lefebure (Sciences Po Bordeaux, University of Bordeaux)

  5. Wisdom or Indifference? The Principles of Representative Governments in the eyes of the French voters

    6. O. Rozenberg (Sciences Po Paris)

  6. Mapping French MPs Values

    7. V. Tiberj (FNSP, Sciences Po Paris), E. Kerrouche (CNRS, University of Bordeaux)

  7. The 2008 reform of the French Constitutions seen by the MPs

    8. O. Costa (CNRS, University of Bordeaux), T. Schnatterer (Ph.D student, University of Bordeaux), L. Squarcioni (Ph.D student, University of Bordeaux)

  8. MPs Specialization and their involvement in Law-making. Perceptions of citizens and effective activities of deputies

    9. C. Vigour (CNRS, University of Bordeaux)

  9. Conclusion: towards a stronger parliament in France?

           O. Costa (CNRS, University of Bordeaux)

Biography

Olivier Costa is CNRS Research Professor at the Centre Emile Durkheim (Sciences Po Bordeaux, University of Bordeaux). He is also Director of Political and Administrative Studies at the College of Europe (Bruges Campus). His key research areas include French Parliament, European Parliament, comparative legislative politics and EU policy-making and policies.

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