Companion to the European Union

An accessible, user-friendly guide providing students with information and analysis on the political system and key policies such as the single market and budgeting. It also explores recent developments involving the introduction of Economic and Monetary Union and the Treaty of Nice. With the accession of ten new member States, the EU is experiencing dramatic changes and this is a comprehensive and thematic guide to the most recent developments. This book is an essential purchase for students getting to grips with the complexities of the EU and also for lecturers and professionals.