The Enlargement and Integration of the European Union

This study addresses many of the key issues raised by the increasing expansion of the EU. Analysing the traditional 'Community method' of espansion and finding many shortcomings with its ability to handle future enlargement, Chris Preston explores:

• the past experience of enlargement and the lessons that can be drawn
• the impact that enlargement has had on EU policies, institutions and the new member themselves
• the likely future developments in the enlargement process
  Focusing on the Mediterranean, Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet countries, this book will be essential reading for students, specialists and practitioners of European Politics.

Autorentext

Christopher Preston

Inhalt

Part 1 Enlargements of the EC/EU; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The first enlargement; Chapter 3 The second enlargement; Chapter 4 The third enlargement; Chapter 5 The fourth enlargement; Part 2 The effects of enlargement; Chapter 6 The impact of membership on new members; Chapter 7 The impact of enlargement on the EU's internal policy agenda; Chapter 8 The impact of enlargement on the EC's external policy agenda; Chapter 9 The impact of enlargement on the structure and processes of the EU; Part 3 Future enlargements; Chapter 10 Further Enlargements: Eastern Europe; Chapter 11 Further Mediterranean enlargement; Chapter 12 Conclusion;