IOS Press, Information Polity: An International Journal of Government and Democracy in the Information Age, 3,4(10), p. 165-176, 2006
DOI: 10.3233/ip-2005-0076
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This study reports on incorporation of the Web during the 2004 European Parliament election as played out in 11 EU Member States. Based on an analysis of Web site features related to a conceptualization of political engagement, the study examines,utilization of features reflecting information provision and opportunities for discussion and political action. The findings reflect the low level of importance historically ascribed to European Parliament elections. The study also illustrates the diversity in how the Web was incorporated into this election campaign across the 11 EU Member States, which may be a consequence,of the broad range of political cultural and contextual aspects shaping this pan-European event. Keywords: European Parliament election, Web sphere analysis, Web feature analysis, political communication, political en-