This book presents in a concise and accessible way why the EU institutional system exists in its present form, how the EU fits into the world as a system of gov

In this first major assessment of EC decision-making at the highest levels for ten years, Emil Kirchner examines the Council Presidency's role in European integ

Based on exhaustive research, this book explains how the European Union makes decisions in seven major policy sectors. Written in a clear, user-friendly style,

European legislation affects countless aspects of daily life in modern Europe but just how does the European Union make such significant legislative decisions?

This book examines the democratic legitimacy of the European Union (EU) and evaluates the democratic credentials of the EU’s main decision-making procedure. I