European Union

This highly acclaimed introduction to the politics of the European Union (EU) is now available in a new edition, having been fully revised to offer the most up-to-date and accessible guide to the major issues and areas of debate.

Alex Warleigh-Lack is Professor of Politics and International Relations at Brunel University. He is Chair of UACES, the University Association for Contemporary European Studies, between 2006 and 2009, and has given policy advice to politicians, governments and research funders across Europe. This is his ninth book.

1. Introduction 2. The Evolution of European Integration 3. Institutions and Decision-making in the European Union 4. Key Policies of the European Union 5. Current Controversies in European Integration 6. Which Future for the European Union? Glossary. Appendix I: Internet Sources of Information. Appendix II: List of Member States, with Voting Weights and Number of MEPs