3rd Edition

A Dictionary of the European Union

Edited By Lee Mcgowan, David Phinnemore Copyright 2006
    464 Pages
    by Routledge

    This unique collection of data includes concise definitions and explanations on all aspects of the European Union. It explains the terminology surrounding the EU and outlines the roles and significance of the institutions, member countries, programmes and policies, treaties and personalities. It contains over 1,000 clear and succinct definitions, spelling out acronyms and abbreviations, arranged alphabetically and fully cross-referenced.

    Among the 1,000 entries you can find explanations and background details on:

    • accession negotiations
    • atmospheric pollution
    • Central European Free Trade Area
    • common agricultural policy
    • company law statute
    • competition policy 
    • the euro
    • Governance White Paper
    • human rights
    • MERCATOR
    • Middle East
    • OLAF - European Anti-Fraud Office
    • refugee policy
    • Schengen Agreement
    • Treaty of Nice
    • US-EC Declaration.

    Biography

    Lee Mcgowan, David Phinnemore

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