The Government and Politics of the European Union

NEILL NUGENT is Visiting Professor, College of Europe, Bruges and Honorary Professor, University of Salford, UK.

Introduction PART 1: THE HISTORICAL EVOLUTION The Transformation of Western Europe The Creation of the European Community The Deepening of the Integration Process The Widening of the Integration Process PART 2: THE EVOLVING TREATY FRAMEWORK From Rome to Nice The Constitutional and Lisbon Treaties Treaties and the Integration Process PART 3: THE INSTITUTIONS AND POLITICAL ACTORS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION The Commission The Council of Ministers The European Council The European Parliament European Union Law and the EU's Courts Other Institutions Interests The Member States PART 4: POLICIES AND POLICY PROCESSES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION Understanding EU Policies Policy Processes Making and Applying Legislation Internal Policies Agricultural Policy and Policy Processes External Policies The Budget PART 5: STEPPING BACK AND LOOKING FORWARD Conceptualising and Theorising Conclusion: Present Realities and Future Prospects Chronology Guide to Further Reading Bibliography and References