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At the Heart of the Union
The European Commission is very much at the heart of the European Union. Its wide variety of roles make it the institution most readily identified with the Union's many different activities. Surprisingly, relatively little has been written about this vital European institution. This book makes a major contribution to furthering understanding of the Commission. A broad range of different perspectives based on new research cover all aspects of its nature and functioning.
The European Commission 1958-72
"The ink on the Treaties of Rome of 25 March 1957 was hardly dry when the Commission set itself up for business on 1 January 1958 in Brussels with an agenda covering all areas of the economic life of the six founder countries: Germany, France, Italy and the three Benelux countries of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The 15-year period - from 1958 to 1972 - covered by this work corresponds to the beginnings of the European Commission, whose first task was to come up with practical means of achieving the treaties' main objective - the establishment of a common market - taking as its point of departure the general interest of the entire Community of six Member States. Forged by men and ...
The European Commission
The European Commission is a detailed and comprehensive guide to the workings of the European Commission. This straightforward and accessible new title de-mystifies procedures, practices and policies, which, up until now, have been perceived by many as baffling and oblique.Written in a style that is both uncomplicated and user-friendly, the authors equip readers with all the information about the background of the Commission; its administrative structure; its policies; external relations; and general and internal services.Packed with numerous handy tables and figures, The European Commission will serve to help readers to gain a full understanding of how the machinery of the Commission functions and how the daily work processes are carried out. This is both an essential and fascinating handbook for all those working in the political arena.
The Enforcement of EU Law
A comprehensive analysis of the European Commission's general role in supervising member state compliance with EU law, this book provides a detailed assessment of centralized EU enforcement. It starts out by asking whether it is viable to establish stronger Commission powers of enforcement at this point in time. Against this backdrop, and as a means of exploring the role of the Commission, the chapters examine a number of different aspects pertaining to enforcement of EU law. Beginning with an appraisal of the Commission's function under the general EU infringement procedure stipulated in Articles 258 and 260 TFEU, the volume argues that the EU lacks independent self-sustained regime authori...
The Normalization of the European Commission
An in-depth case study of the evolution of one of the most important EU's institutions.
General Report on the Activities of the European Union 2007
This annual report covers key EU activities during 2007, with seven chapters covering the following topics: i) the general policy framework, including governance and better regulation, the communication strategy, the European Constitution and the future of Europe; ii) prosperity issues, including the economic and social environment, sustainable development, education and employment, transport and energy sectors; iii) solidarity issues, including economic and social cohesion, regional dimensions, the environment, agriculture and rural development, culture, youth and active citizenship; iv) security and freedom, including the implementation of the Hague programme, counter-terrorism and drugs, border management and immigration, food safety, consumer protection and energy security; v) Europe as a global partner, including the enlargement process, international trade, development policy and humanitarian aid, and a common foreign and security policy; vi) life of the institutions and other bodies; and vii) budgetary and financial activities.
