Access to European Union. Law, economics, policies, 18th ed.

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Publication Date 2009
ISBN 978-2-930119-53-3
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Written by Nicholas Moussis, a former European Commission adviser, Access to European Union is an annually revised title providing a comprehensive overview of latest economic, political and legislative developments in each EU policy area. Thanks to its clear and systematic approach, the book guides the reader through the maze of European Union policies and explains the European institutions, their functioning, EU measures, legal provisions and economic programmes. The new 18th edition contains over 2500 exact references to key Community legal texts and more than 300 bibliographic references. It is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand how European policy shapes economic, business and social life.

Contents:
PART I: TREATIES, LAW AND INSTITUTIONS
1. Introduction to European Integration
2. European Treaties
3. European Law and Finances
4. The Structure and Functions of European Institutions

PART II: INTEGRATION STAGES
5. Customs Union
6. Common Market
7. Economic and Monetary Union
8. Towards a Political Union

PART III: POLICIES CONCERNING THE CITIZENS
9. Citizens' Rights and Participation
10. Information, Audiovisual and Cultural Policies
11. Consumer Policy

PART IV: HORIZONTAL POLICIES
12. Regional Development Policy
13. Social Progress Policies
14. Taxation Policy
15. Competition Policy
16. Environment Policy

PART V: SECTORAL POLICIES
17. Industrial and Enterprise Policies
18. Research and Technology Policy
19. Energy Policy
20. Transport Policy
21. Agricultural Policy
22. Fisheries Policy

PART VI: EXTERNAL POLICIES
23. Commercial Policy
24. Development Aid Policy
25. External Relations

Related Links
Europedia.Moussis.eu http://europedia.moussis.eu/

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