Synopsis
The volume presents commissioned chapters by leading authorities, edited with the aim of providing an introduction to the EU after ratification of the Amsterdam Treaty. The book ranges broadly over policy areas and provides extensive coverage of the economic, social and legal dimensions of the EU and its changing composition and place in the world.
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tocContents: PART 1: INTRODUCTION
Reconciling Theory and Practice; L.Cram, D.Dinan & N.Nugent
PART 2: THE POLITICAL SYSTEM
The European Council and Council of Ministers; F.Hayes Renshaw
The Commission; L.Cram
The European Parliament; K.Neunreither
The Court of Justice and the Legal System; D.Wincott
Interests; S.Mazey & J.Richardson
Decision-Making; N.Nugent
PART 3: POLICIES AND POLICY OBJECTIVES
Creating a European Market; M.Calingaert
Promoting Solidarity and Cohesion; J.Mitchell & P.McAleavey
Environmental Policy; J.McCormick
Trade and Aid: The EU in the Global System; F.Laursen
The Common Foreign and Security Policy; M.Holland
Co-operation on Justice and Home Affairs Matters; E.Ucarer
PART 4: KEY ISSUES
Enlargement; M.Baun
Treaty Change in the European Union: The Amsterdam Experience; D.Dinan
The Political Synamics of Economic and Monetary Union; K.Featherstone
Democracy and the European Union; B.Laffan
PART 5: CONCLUSIONS
The Evolving European Union; L.Cram, D.Dinan & N.Nugent
Index
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