This is the must-have introduction to the European Union. Offering a primer on the EU's history, institutions, and politics, this concise textbook also covers the various challenges and opportunities faced by the EU, from the democratic deficit and the potential of future enlargement to the spread of nationalism and crises such as Brexit and the impact of the global pandemic.

This is an authoritative, one-volume, and independent treatment of the history, functioning and nature of the European integration. Written by a selection of leading scholars. It covers the major institutions, policies, and events in the history of integration, whilst also providing a guide to the major theoretical approaches that have been used to study it over time. By bringing together such a distinguished cast covering such a wide array of themes, the Handbook is intended as a one stop shop for all those interested in the European Union and its predecessors.

Die Europaische Union bildet eine dynamische Rechtsordnung; jungste Entwicklungen haben weitreichende rechtliche Implikationen: das Corona-Virus, die Migrationswellen nach Europa und die Reform des Dublin-Verfahrens, die Stabilisierung des europaischen Wahrungssystems, der Austritt des Vereinigten Konigreich aus der EU bei zugleich weiteren Beitrittswunschen der Staaten Sudosteuropas. Die 14. Auflage des Bieber/Epiney/Haag/Kotzur stellt ubersichtlich den komplexer werdenden Stoff komprimiert dar. Die wesentlichen Strukturen und Aktionsfelder der Europaischen Union werden in ihrem jeweils aktuellen Entwicklungsstand und dessen Perspektiven prazise erlautert und kritisch analysiert.

This unique collection of data includes concise definitions and explanations relating to all aspects of the European Union. It explains the terminology surrounding the EU, and outlines the roles and significance of its institutions, member countries, foreign relations, programmes and policies, treaties and personalities. It contains over 1,000 clear and succinct definitions and explains acronyms and abbreviations, which are arranged alphabetically and fully cross-referenced. Among the 1,000 entries you can find explanations of and background details on various EU policies.

The Institutions of the European Union is the key text for anyone wishing to understand the functions, powers, and composition of the EU's institutions. From the Council of Ministers to the European Central Bank, all of the most important organizations are analysed and explained by international experts.