Table of contents
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