NEILL NUGENT is Professor of Politics and Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration, Manchester Metropolitan University. His other books include The Government and Politics of the European Union, 5th edition and The European Commission.

'A wide ranging overview on the overall enlargement process and its accompanying policies...Like other publications in the European Union Series, this book offers a comprehensive insight in reasonably accessible jargon...[A]n interesting read, both for experienced European analysts and those new to the subject...' - Francesca Restifo, Journal of European Affairs 'An accessible and timely volume.' - Political Studies Review '[A] very good (broad and up-to-date) picture of EU enlargment, it effects and implications for the Union. it should be a useful addition to any course on enlargements and the future functioning of the European Union.' - Ramunas Vilpisauskas, Journal of Common Market Studies '[C]omprehensive and accessible... a major textbook (which) provides a solid basis for any degree course on European Enlargement.' - Arjan Vliegenthart, Acta Politica

• The 10 + 2 Enlargement Round: Opportunities and Challenges; N.NugentPrevious Enlargement Rounds; N.NugentThe Unfolding of the 10 + 2 Enlargement Round; N.NugentDistinctive and Recurring Features of Enlargement Rounds; N.NugentWhat the New Member States Will Bring into the European Union; H.GrabbeEuropean Identity; L.Buonanno & A.DeakinThe Citizenry: Legitimacy and Democracy; J.MatherIndstitutions and Governance; D.PhinnemoreIntergovernmental Politics; M.BaunThe Economy of the European Union; N.BaltasThe Operation of the Internal Market; G.M.AmbrosiThe Budget and 'the Spending Policies'; E.E.ZeffEconomic and Monetary Union; M.ChangJustice and Home Affairs; J.D.OcchipintiThe European Union as an International Economic Actor; A.van den HovenThe European Union as an International Political Actor; C.ArcherDevelopment Policy; M.CarboneTheoretical Considerations; L.MilesConclusions; N.Nugent.