The Institutions of the European Union (New European Union) - editia 2006

The Institutions Of The European Union

This edition of "The Institutions of the European Union" will be the key text for any reader wishing to understand the functions, powers and compositions of EU institutions. The book has been fully updated and includes a new chapter on institutional and constitutional reform.

Reviews
- 'Review from previous edition Lucid, comprehensive, and substantive ... combines invaluable description with perceptive and sophisticated analysis' -Professor Alberta Sbragia, University of Pittsburgh

- 'Distinguished by the clarity and comprehensiveness of [its] institutional coverage' -Professor William E. Paterson, University of Birmingham Description

- The only comprehensive text entirely dedicated to institutions, providing students with everything they need to know about the functions, powers, and composition of any EU institution

- A 'real-life' view of what the institutions do and how they interact, making the subject more interesting and relevant

- Carefully edited contributions from international experts, providing students with authoritative and accessible content

- All chapters include excellent learning aids such as policy case studies, opening summaries, a guide to further reading and web links

New to this edition
- New chapter on institutional and constitutional reform
- More emphasis on the tension between the EU and individual states, change resulting from enlargement, transposition and compliance, and lobbying
- New diagram providing a basic overview of the EU's decision making process and an appendix showing the major institutional implications of each of the EU/EC treaties
The 'new' European Union has been constantly evolving since the mid 1980s, and it shows no sign of standing still. Virtually the only constant is the EU's institutions, which are both unique and time-honoured after 50 years of European integration.
The institutions of the EU, individually and collectively, perform multiple tasks: providing the EU with political direction, managing policies and integrating interests.

This new edition of The Institutions of the European Union will be the key text for any reader wishing to understand the functions, powers and compositions of EU institutions. The book has been fully updated and includes a new chapter on institutional and constitutional reform

Contents
- 1 John Peterson and Michael Shackleton: The EU's Institutions: an Overview
- I. Providing Direction
- 2 Renaud Dehousse and Paul Magnette: Institutional and Constitutional Reform
- 3 Philippe de Schoutheete: The European Council
- 4 Fiona Hayes-Renshaw: The Council of Ministers
- 5 John Peterson: The College of Commissioners
- 6 Michael Shackleton: The European Parliament
- 7 Tom Kennedy: The European Court of Justice
- II. Managing the Union

- 8 Liesbet Hooghe: The Commission's Services
- 9 Kathleen McNamara: Managing the Euro - the European Central Bank
- 10 Giandomenico Majone: Managing Europeanization - European Agencies
- 11 Brigid Laffan: Financial Control - the Court of Auditors and OLAF
- III. Integrating Interests
- 12 Theodora Kostakopoulou: Security Interests - Police and Judicial Cooperation
- 13 Michael E. Smith, Brian Crowe and John Peterson: International Interests - the CFSP
- 14 Jeff Lewis: National Interests - COREPER
- 15 Tapio Raunio: Political Interests - the EP's Party Groups
- 16 Charlie Jeffery: Social and Regional Interests - ECOSOC and the Committee of the Regions
- 17 John Peterson and Michael Shackleton: Conclusion