Wider Europe - The Process and Politics of European Union Enlargement

Informationen zum Autor Michael J. Baun Klappentext This clear and engaging text examines the process and politics of the UnionOs OEasternO enlargement, beginning with its initial response to the 1989 revolution up through the Helsinki summit decisions of December 1999. Michael Baun provides a wide-ranging, highly informed, and penetrating account of the most important issue currently on the European Union's agenda. The book is well organized, well written, and a pleasure to read. -- Neill Nugent, Manchester Metroplitan University A clearly written, detailed, and accessible volume on the current enlargement process. Apart from its historical detail, this work is generously referenced and includes a useful list of further reading on the topic. Political Theory As an EU institutional 'insider,' I thoroughly enjoyed reading A Wider Europe. It brings together, in a narrative and easy-to-read way, all the key issues currently forming part of the European Union's enlargement process. The book is full of well-researched insights and offers readers an excellent historical reference to an extraordinary political process. -- Christopher Piening, director, UK Office of the European Parliament Zusammenfassung This clear and engaging text examines the process and politics of the UnionOs OEasternO enlargement! beginning with its initial response to the 1989 revolution up through the Helsinki summit decisions of December 1999. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Challenge of Enlargement Chapter 3 Opening the Door Chapter 4 The Pre-Accession Strategy Chapter 5 The Road to Luxembourg Chapter 6 Preparing the EU for Enlargement (I): Agenda 2000 Chapter 7 Preparing the EU for Enlargement (II): Institutional Reform Chapter 8 Beginning the Accession Process Chapter 9 To the Helsinki Summit Chapter 10 The Accession Negotiations Chapter 11 Conclusion: Toward a Wider Europe

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Michael J. Baun, BAUN MICHAEL J, Baun Michael J.
• Edition: Rowman and Littlefield
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 09.08.2000
• EAN: 9780847690367
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-9036-7
• Pages: 280
• Thèmes: Governance in Europe Series; Governance in Europe (Hardcove; Governance in Europe Series; Governance in Europe (Hardcove
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > Histoire par région/pays; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sciences politiques > Sciences politiques et formation politique; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, EU (European Union), International institutions, EU & European institutions