Jacques Delors and European Integration

'It is probably the most acute and intelligent "inside" story ever published about the functioning of the Commission ... It provides enough information and insights to feed the ... theoretical debates that have raged about the nature of the process of European integration.' French Politics and Society 'This is an interesting and surprising book, full of both theoretical analysis and well-observed anecdotal evidence ... A useful contribution to explaining what Delors and Delorism was and was not ... A fascinating book that deserves a place on any reading list on European integration.' Regional and Federal Studies 'The author has combined scholarly expertise with the knowledge and candour of a priviliged insider to produce an valuable analysis of Delors' decade in Brussels.' Modern and Contemporary France 'Little has been revealed or written about the personality of the man behind this revolutionary era and the brilliant team he assembled to implement his vision. Herein lies the value of this book. George Ross managed to gain unprecedented access to the inner workings of the commission and its senior bureaucrats, and frequently to Jacques Delors himself, for much of 1991. His book is a brilliant achievement. This book is a revelation for the detailed insights it provides into the inner workings of the commission and must be essential reading for any serious student of the EU. We should all be grateful to George Ross for having had the vision, and for having taken the time, to write it.' Progress in Human Geography 'This book will be particularly useful to both students and scholars of the politics and institutions of the European Union.' Political Studies

• Preface. Introduction.1. Prologue: Europe Comes Alive.2. Inside the Berlaymont.3. "After 1992" Begins.4. Organizing European Space.5. Reading the Non-Papers.6. Turning Point - Onward or Downward?.7. Last Sprint Towards European Union.Conclusions: The Delors Strategy at the End of the Day.Notes.Bibliography.Index.