The Institutions of the European Union

The Institutions of the European Union

Author: Michael Shackleton

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2012-03-22

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 0199574987

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The book explains functions, powers and composition of the EU's institutions, including the Council of Europe, the Council of Ministers, the College of Commissioners, the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the European Central Bank, the Court of Auditors and OLAF, and the Committee of Regions. After a historical overview of the attempts at EU institutional reform, three chapters examine how different institutions provide political direction, manage the Union and integrate interests.


How the EU Really Works

How the EU Really Works

Author: Ms Nathalie Brack

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

Published: 2014-05-28

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1472414632

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This book provides a concise analysis of the EU and its dynamics by paying particular attention to its day to day operation. It proposes to help students and scholars understand its evolution, its institutions, its decision-making and the interactions between the EU and various actors. Avoiding abstract theorizing, the authors propose an easy to read analysis of how the Union works while recognizing the complexity of the situation. Throughout the book, the key issues of European integration are addressed: democratic deficit, politicization, the role of member states, institutional crisis and citizen involvement.


The European Union

The European Union

Author: Elizabeth E. Bomberg

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0199570809

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The European Union: How Does it Work? is the perfect introduction to the EU's structure and operations for those coming to the subject for the first time. Leading scholars and practitioners cut through the complexity to explain how the EU really works and why it matters. The third edition of this successful textbook has been updated in light of the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty and the effects of the financial crisis on the Eurozone. It includes three new chapters, on the policy-making process, democracy in the EU, and EU internal and external security. Student understanding of the main actors, policies and developments is aided by the inclusion of helpful learning features throughout the text. The European Union: How Does it Work is also supported by an Online Resource Centre with the following features: For students: - Multiple choice questions - Flash card glossary For registered adopters of the textbook - Seminar questions and activities - PowerPoint® presentations


The European Union Explained

The European Union Explained

Author: Andreas Staab

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2013-07-15

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 0253009766

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“An informative, well-paced, and clearly articulated narrative of the European Union’s development” (Jennifer Yoder, Colby College). This brief and accessible introduction to the European Union is ideal for anyone who needs a concise overview of the structure, history, and policies of the EU. This updated edition includes a new chapter on the sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone. Andreas Staab offers basic terms and interpretive frameworks for understanding the evolution of the EU; the overall structure, purpose, and mandate of its main constituent divisions; and key policy areas, such as market unification and environmental policy. “Readers in America and Europe alike will benefit from the very considerable expertise revealed in these pages.” —Hugh Dykes, House of Lords, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on the European Union “A fine introduction to the European Union and will appeal to a range of collections, from political science and business holdings to college-level collections strong in the media.” —Midwest Book Review


The Making of the European Union

The Making of the European Union

Author: Sten Berglund

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781781959008

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The Making of the European Union argues that the process of European integration has drifted into serious crisis, perhaps the most serious since the Danes voted against the Treaty of the European Union in 1992. Analysing the conditions for European integration, this book applies a citizens' or 'bottom-up' perspective on the integration process. The difficulties that the constitutional process has encountered illustrate the relevance of bringing public opinion into the analysis of the prospects for European integration. The book describes and analyses the historical, mental, intellectual , and attitudinal denominators of European integration, denominators that have shaped the processes so far and will continue to do so in the future. The authors apply a broad comparative perspective, where European nation-states constitute the primary units of analysis. The focus is on the foundations of European integration, public views about the EU, including various shades of Euroscepticism, and the long-term prospects of the EU. This book will appeal to a wide audience including scholars and researchers in the social sciences - particularly political science, comparative politics and European studies. The book will also be of great interest to journalists and all those involved in the EU, including policy makers and civil servants throughout the EU itself.


How the EU Institutions Work And... How to Work with the EU Institutions, 2nd Edition

How the EU Institutions Work And... How to Work with the EU Institutions, 2nd Edition

Author: Alan Hardacre

Publisher:

Published: 2015-06-22

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9780992974886

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A fully revised and updated 2nd edition of this practical guide to how EU decision-making works − and how stakeholders can get their views across at the most useful moments. Politicians and officials need input from a broad range of stakeholders so that they understand the impacts that their decisions will have and make the right choices. Understanding how the legislative process works, and when and how they can intervene to make their voice heard, is essential for stakeholders - whether they are business organisations, NGOs, Member State governments, local authorities, or businesses and governments from outside the EU.This book has been created by a team of experienced EU public affairs professionals to explain the interplay of the EU institutions, the different procedures and challenges of the Parliament, Commission and Council, and the steps that need to be taken by stakeholders to engage effectively and at the right time. Packed with real-world insights, timelines for how legislation is adopted, checklists of key points and actions, flowcharts and explanatory diagrams - this is a highly accessible resource for study, reference and planning. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how Brussels really works.The book is divided into three sections: ● Section 1 - How the EU Institutions Work1. The European Commission2. The Council of the EU and the European Council3. The European Parliament4. Other EU Institutions and Bodies● Section 2 - How EU Decision-Making Works5. The Ordinary Legislative Procedure: New Codecision6. Delegated and Implementing Acts: "New Comitology"● Section 3 - How to Work with the EU Institutions and Decision-Making7. Ethics and Transparency in the EU8. Practical Guide to Working with the EU Institutions9. Practical Guide to Working with EU Decision-Making10. Conclusion - Designing a Successful EU Lobbying CampaignAppendix: Suggested Reading and Social MediaIndex


Working for the EU

Working for the EU

Author: JOHANNES. DE BERLAYMONT

Publisher:

Published: 2018-05-04

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781999959531

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From the publishers of The Ultimate EU Test Book ¿ this is the book for anyone wanting to know about the opportunities a career in the EU public administration can provide and the many different ways to `get in¿. It is also highly relevant to those already with temporary positions or internships who want to move their careers forward. Working for the EU: How to Get In explains:¿ The wide range of positions in the EU institutions and agencies, in Brussels, Luxembourg and worldwide¿ The many types, advantages and disadvantages of permanent and temporary posts ¿ How temporary posts can become stepping stones to permanent or very long-term jobs¿ The critical difference between being selected and being recruited ¿ and how recruitment really works¿ The little-known alternatives to passing an open competition¿ The value of stages and other types of traineeships¿ The crucial importance of `being there¿ and building your networks ¿ Why and how you should think strategically, keeping as many options open as possibleFull of insights and systematic, objective advice you can get nowhere else, Working for the EU: How to Get In comes from the publishers of The Ultimate EU Test Book ¿ Europe¿s No.1 textbook for EPSO competitions