How legitimate are the powers of the present form of European Union – and how legitimate are its alternatives, from 'taking back control' to strengthening EU power? This exceptionally engaging and accessibly written book by a leading scholar on democratic legitimacy of the EU could not be timelier. It offers a thoughtful and in-depth way of understanding how the EU can exercise power legitimately as it addresses multiple and pressing crises.

Nicole Lindstrom Affiliation, University of York, UK

At a time when the legitimacy of democracy is increasingly challenged, this book offers a remarkably thorough and high-level analysis of legitimacy within the European Union. A major contribution to European studies and far beyond.

Lola Avril, Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne, France

This is a comprehensive and highly-accessible discussion of the legitimacy problem in the EU. It is a solid introduction to the topic, but it is more than that. The book also offers a valuable, up-to-date research contribution that both students and experts in the field will find informative.

Kamil Zwolski, University of Southampton, UK