A Dictionary of the European Union

At a time when more countries are applying to become part of the EU and as its influence increases, a basic understanding of the EU's institutions, terminology and operations is vital. As such, the wealth of information in 'A Dictionary of the European Union' will be of immense benefit to anyone affected by or interested in the EU. For instance, you can find in this 'Dictionary' background details on: - Accession Negotiations; - Applicant Countries; - Candidate Countries; - Central European Fee Trade Area; - The Euro; - Human Rights; - Member States - Middle East; - Refugee Policy; - US-EU Relations. Concise definations and explanations on all aspects of the European Union - 1.000 up-to-date entries. - Explains the termonology of the European Union and outlines the rols and significance of the institutions, member countries, programmes and policies, treaties and personalities. - Clear and concise definitions. - Entries include; Globalization; MERCOSUR; Treaty of Nice; Gerhard Schröder; OCAF -European Anti-Fraud Office; Gothenburg Summit; Governance; Jacques Chirac - Arranged alphabetically and fully across-referenced.