European Union - Politics and Policies

Thoroughly revised, the eighth edition of this accessible and highly respected text provides a rigorous yet digestible introduction to the European Union. It authoritatively explains developments that continue to bring challenges to this powerful institution in times of great political change.

List of contents

Introduction Part I: History 1. What Is the European Union? 2. Origins: The Road to Paris and Rome 3. Stagnation and Renewal: The Single European Act and Maastricht 4. Unity and Upheaval: The Eurozone, the Treaty of Lisbon, and Crises in the EU Part II: Institutions 5. The European Commission 6. The Councils: The Council of Ministers and The European Council 7. The European Parliament 8. The Court of Justice of the European Union 9. The European Central Bank and other EU Bodies and Agencies 10. Representing Public Opinion in the EU Part III: Policies 11. Public Policy and the Budget of the EU 12. The Single Market, Monetary Union, and Regional Development Policy 13. Agricultural Policy 14. Environmental Policy 15. Social Policy, Justice and Home Affairs, and Other Policies 16. Security and Global Power 17. The EU and the World. Conclusion

About the author

Jonathan Olsen is Professor of Political Science and the Chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Historical Studies at Texas Woman's University, USA.
Michael A. Hansen is Associate Professor of Political Science at University of Turku, Finland.

Product details

• Authors: Michael A. Hansen, Jonathan Olsen, Jonathan (Texas Woman''s University Olsen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032822280
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3282228-0
• No. of pages: 344
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Europe, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, Politics & government, Regional Studies, Politics and government, Regional / International studies, EU (European Union)