It presents contemporary issues and debates alongside comprehensive coverage of the theory, institutions, policies, and history of the EU in a highly accessible, engaging style to help students grasp how the EU really works. New to this edition : A brand new chapter on Brexit discusses the background to and impact of this dramatic development in the European Union ; a re-written chapter on policy-making brings in a new author perspective and helps to clearly explain the practical workings of the EU ; detailed coverage of the migration crisis, eurozone crisis, and their aftermath brings the book up-to-date with recent events ; the final chapter on the future of the EU has been updated to account for current developments, including Brexit and the election of French President Emmanuel Macron, and how these may impact the future of the Union.