The transforming structure of the EU and Estonian politics: Some aspects of the freedom of association at European level

Abstract. The article explains normative and political aspects of the freedom of association exercised by European parties. After an overview of theoretical and historical background, the article opens scientific and normative concepts of political party and political
party operating at European level (Europarty), views the Europarties comparatively to political parties of the EU member state Estonia, and to political representation in the European Parliament. The author, who has legal research background, has aimed at politically contextualizing normative developments.