books.google.co.uk - A contradictory creation indeed, the European Union has most of the institutions of a modern democracy, yet it does not function as one. Moreover, its growing scope of activity and supranational decision making processes are undermining the legitimacy of democracy in its member states. Much has been...http://books.google.co.uk/books/about/How_to_Democratize_the_European_Union_an.html?id=3seQiPgZDcsC&q=MEPs&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareHow to Democratize the European Union__ and why Bother?