Neill NugentThe Government and Politics of the European Union
Neill Nugent is Professor of Politics and Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at Manchester Metropolitan University. His numerous books include European Union Enlargement, The European Commission, and At the Heart of the Union.
1. Setting the Scene: The 'Crises', the Challenges and Their Implications for the Nature and Operation of the EU .- PART 1: THE HISTORICAL EVOLUTION.- 2. The Post-War Transformation of Western Europe .- 3. The Creation of the European Community.- 4. The Deepening of the Integration Process .- 5. The Widening of the Integration Process.- PART 2: THE EVOLVING TREATY FRAMEWORK.- 6. From Rome to Nice.- 7. The Constitutional and Lisbon Treaties.- 8. Treaties and the Integration Process.- PART 3: THE INSTITUTIONS AND POLITICAL ACTORS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.- 9. The Commission.- 10. The Council of the European Union.- 11. The European Council.- 12. The European Parliament.- 13. European Union Law and the EU's Courts.- 14. Other Institutions.- 15. Interests.- 16. The Member States.- PART 4: POLICIES AND POLICY PROCESSES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.- 17. Understanding EU Policies.- 18. Policy Processes.- 19. Making and Applying EU Legislation.- 20. Internal Policies.- 21. Agricultural Policy and Policy Processes.- 22. External Policies.- 23. The Budget.- PART 5: STEPPING BACK AND LOOKING FORWARD.- 24. Conceptualising the European Union.- 25. Theorising European Integration and EU Politics.- 26. Conclusion: Present Realities and Future Prospects.- Chronology.- Guide to Further Reading.- Bibliography and References.
