Drawing from rationalist and constructivist approaches The Europeanization of Cyprus identifies mechanisms and processes of Europeanization and examines their impact on the following key dimensions of Cyprus: executive, legislative and judicial authorities; political parties and public opinion; economy; agriculture and regional policy; foreign policy; and justice and home affairs. It also assesses how the territorial and temporal dimensions of the country have mediated the impact of these mechanisms and processes, and ultimately shaped the country's Europeanization experience. The book provides a deep understanding of the relations between Cyprus and the EU, while also enhancing our theoretical understanding of the impact of Europeanization on states, whether inside or outside the EU.

Autorentext
ANGELOS SEPOS is Lecturer in EU/European Politics at Newcastle University, UK. He has previously held posts at the European University Institute and University of Cyprus. He has published work in the areas of federalism, European public policy/public administration, Europeanization, differentiated integration and EU-Member State relations, particularly Cyprus.

Inhalt
Introduction: Theoretical and Conceptual Issues The Making of Modern Cyprus: An Overview The Evolution of Cyprus' Relations with the EU Government: Executive, Legislative and Judicial Authorities Political Parties and Public Opinion Economy Agricultural and Regional Policy Foreign Policy Justice and Home Affairs Conclusion