The Politics of Ratification of EU Treaties


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Focuses on the politics of ratification of EU Treaties and reviews the processes of ratification of EU primary legislation. The cases explored include, amongst others, the Treaties of Rome and Paris and the so far, failed EU constitution.




Europe After Maastricht


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Contributors from East and West Europe, Russia, and the US discuss the impact of the Treaty on the European Union (Maestricht Treaty) on American-European cooperation. Topics include the balance of power in NATO, monetary union in Europe, economic cooperation between Russia and the EC countries, environmental policy in Europe, and women in the EC b.










The Europeanization of British Environmental Policy


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Almost all aspects of modern politics have been deeply Europeanized, yet we know surprisingly little about how the EU affects the inner workings of national government. This book conceptualizes the profound Europeanization of British environmental government and policy both as a lagged response to European integration and as an important determinant of Britain's contribution to that process. By combining political theories of the EU with new empirical research, Andrew Jordan offers a genuinely fresh perspective on the evolution of modern European governance.




The Politics of Crisis in Europe


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An analysis of the repeated existential crises affecting the resilience of the European Union in the twenty-first century.




Opting Out of the European Union


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This book provides the first in-depth account of how European Union opt-outs and differentiated integration work in practice.




The Oxford Handbook of the European Union


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The Oxford Handbook of the European Union brings together numerous acknowledged specialists in their field to provide a comprehensive and clear assessment of the nature, evolution, workings, and impact of European integration.




France, Germany and the European Union


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The 1980S And 1990S Witnessed Some Spectacular Events In Europe Changing The Geopolitical Landscape Of The Continent. The Eu, On The Other Hand Was Progressively Becoming A Dominant Political And Economic Force, Reaffirming Its Stance As The Most Successful Example Of Regional Integration.The Fact That The Franco-German Core Has Been The Main Driving Force Behind The Eu, This Book Critically Examines The Nature And Dynamics Of Franco-German Role In The 1990S In Conditioning The Scope And Content Of European Integration. This Book Will Be Of Interest To All Those Involved In International Studies, Matters Of Regional Integration And Also European Union Studies.




European Monetary Integration


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This book is an accessible introduction to European monetary integration which provides a historical background to current debates, as well as an analysis of future developments. Further features of this book include: * a chronology of economic and monetary unification from 1958-1999 * clear non-technical presentation of the economic issues regarding the costs and benefits of creating a monetary union * detailed presentation of the economic and legal framework for the changeover to a single European economy * evaluation of the Maastricht Treaty's plan for monetary union * an overview of the debate between the federalist approach and the inter-governmental co-operation approach towards economic and political integration of Europe * a set of questions and exercises illuminating the more technical parts of the book European Monetary Integration 1958-2002 is an excellent resource for all those who want to discover the facts about European monetary integration which lie behind the heated political rhetoric.