The Dynamics of European Union (1987) assesses the attempts by the members of the European Community to achieve European Union, culminating in the Single European Act of December 1985, in the context of the overall dynamics of the process of integration in western Europe since the 1950s. The opening chapter sets out an analytical framework focused on the propulsive elites seeking ‘an ever closer union’; the obstacles in their way; and the strategies they have used to overcome them. Successive phases of the search are examined in detail to illustrate the factors which have proved critical for success or failure.

The Dynamics of European Union (1987) assesses the attempts by the members of the European Community to achieve European Union, culminating in the Single European Act of December 1985, in the context of the overall dynamics of the process of integration in western Europe since the 1950s. The opening chapter sets out an analytical framework focused on the propulsive elites seeking ‘an ever closer union’; the obstacles in their way; and the strategies they have used to overcome them. Successive phases of the search are examined in detail to illustrate the factors which have proved critical for success or failure.

Maastricht and Beyond is a critical assessment of the European Union brought into being by the Treaty of Maastricht. A team of experts provide a clear and thorough appraisal of the main provisions of the Treaty - including the three pillared structure of Economic and Monetary Union, common foreign and security policy and home affairs and justice - showing how these elements will change the function and eventually the character of the European Union. The book draws conclusions from the Maastricht process for the next reform of the Union in 1996, and it examines the practicalities of achieving a fully-fledged federal democracy, making proposals for a constitutional settlement.Maastricht and Beyond will appeal to both informed generalists and to students and scholars who want a fresh approach to the stale arguments over Maastricht, who seek enlightenment over what the Treaty is for and who have the curiosity to look forward to 1996 and beyond.

Maastricht and Beyond is a critical assessment of the European Union brought into being by the Treaty of Maastricht. A team of experts provide a clear and thorough appraisal of the main provisions of the Treaty - including the three pillared structure of Economic and Monetary Union, common foreign and security policy and home affairs and justice - showing how these elements will change the function and eventually the character of the European Union. The book draws conclusions from the Maastricht process for the next reform of the Union in 1996, and it examines the practicalities of achieving a fully-fledged federal democracy, making proposals for a constitutional settlement.Maastricht and Beyond will appeal to both informed generalists and to students and scholars who want a fresh approach to the stale arguments over Maastricht, who seek enlightenment over what the Treaty is for and who have the curiosity to look forward to 1996 and beyond.

The Dynamics of European Union (1987) assesses the attempts by the members of the European Community to achieve European Union, culminating in the Single European Act of December 1985, in the context of the overall dynamics of the process of integration in western Europe since the 1950s. The opening chapter sets out an analytical framework focused on the propulsive elites seeking ‘an ever closer union’; the obstacles in their way; and the strategies they have used to overcome them. Successive phases of the search are examined in detail to illustrate the factors which have proved critical for success or failure.

The Dynamics of European Union (1987) assesses the attempts by the members of the European Community to achieve European Union, culminating in the Single European Act of December 1985, in the context of the overall dynamics of the process of integration in western Europe since the 1950s. The opening chapter sets out an analytical framework focused on the propulsive elites seeking ‘an ever closer union’; the obstacles in their way; and the strategies they have used to overcome them. Successive phases of the search are examined in detail to illustrate the factors which have proved critical for success or failure.

Maastricht and Beyond is a critical assessment of the European Union brought into being by the Treaty of Maastricht. A team of experts provide a clear and thorough appraisal of the main provisions of the Treaty - including the three pillared structure of Economic and Monetary Union, common foreign and security policy and home affairs and justice - showing how these elements will change the function and eventually the character of the European Union. The book draws conclusions from the Maastricht process for the next reform of the Union in 1996, and it examines the practicalities of achieving a fully-fledged federal democracy, making proposals for a constitutional settlement.Maastricht and Beyond will appeal to both informed generalists and to students and scholars who want a fresh approach to the stale arguments over Maastricht, who seek enlightenment over what the Treaty is for and who have the curiosity to look forward to 1996 and beyond.

Maastricht and Beyond is a critical assessment of the European Union brought into being by the Treaty of Maastricht. A team of experts provide a clear and thorough appraisal of the main provisions of the Treaty - including the three pillared structure of Economic and Monetary Union, common foreign and security policy and home affairs and justice - showing how these elements will change the function and eventually the character of the European Union. The book draws conclusions from the Maastricht process for the next reform of the Union in 1996, and it examines the practicalities of achieving a fully-fledged federal democracy, making proposals for a constitutional settlement.Maastricht and Beyond will appeal to both informed generalists and to students and scholars who want a fresh approach to the stale arguments over Maastricht, who seek enlightenment over what the Treaty is for and who have the curiosity to look forward to 1996 and beyond.