European countries

  Topic #1: Describe the evolution of the party system in a European country of your choice. Why do you think that the party system in the country you selected has evolved in the manner it has? Be specific. Topic #2: Visit the EU Website and do some reading on CNN.com or other news sites. What are some major issues facing the European Union? Describe a few of these issues. Are you optimistic about the future of the EU? If the EU were to disintegrate, what might be the consequences? Topic #3: Pick a European country and describe the major (receiving more than 10% of the vote) political parties. Visit the Parties and Elections in Europe site and provide some insights as to the political platforms these parties espouse. Also, a significant part of your paper should be devoted to a discussion of why these sorts of parties exist in the country of your choice.