Britain in the European Union TodayManchester University Press, 1995 - 275 Seiten This textbook offers students of British politics both a clear introduction to the European Union and a comprehensive guide to the role of Europe in British politics. It begins by explaining how the EU has grown, and then covers the impact of the Union on Britain, both in terms of its influence on governmental policymaking and in terms of European legislation. It goes on to explore the British people's participation in the EU's democratic processes, through representation in the European Parliament and through the developing idea of European citizenship. The author concentrates on the impact of Britain's EU membership following ratification of the Maastricht Treaty, and explores the effects of membership on political parties, pressure groups and the individual. |
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Introduction | 1 |
Origins and growth of European institutions 194579 | 7 |
The road to Maastricht and beyond | 33 |
The institutions of the European Union | 63 |
The impact of Europe on the British political system | 95 |
Policy and the decisionmaking process | 123 |
The impact of European legislation on British | 151 |
Representation elections and the European | 181 |
British political parties and Europe | 205 |
The citizen of the European Union | 228 |
Conclusion The future of the European Union | 240 |
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