This text critically examines the belief that the EU not only has an impact on the international system but also a ‘normative’, ‘civilian’ and ‘civilizing’…

Today’s Europe is marked by an amazing pace of integration. The European Union now consists of twenty five member states, however there is confusion and…

Despite its geographical centrality and its considerable economic involvement in Europe, Switzerland remains unusual in that it is neither a member of the European Union…

The European nation state is now placed between the interconnected processes of globalization and European integration. This new book examines these evolving relationships, showing how…

This accessible, user-friendly guide provides students with all the key information and analysis on the European Union and its policies.

It covers the main areas, such…

An invaluable exploration of the concern that transfers of power to European Union institutions are producing a worrying new form of democratic deficit.

While ongoing…

This new volume presents a wealth of fresh data documenting and analyzing the different positions taken by governments in the development of the European Constitution.…

This new study revisits the work of the late Ernst Haas, assessing his relevance for contemporary European integration and its disparities.

With his seminal book,…