The European Council: Gatekeeper Of The European Community

by Mary Johnston

Overview

This book presents the history of the transformation of the summit into the European Council (EC). It considers the political, organizational, and legal preparations for the increased involvement of heads of government in a more influential EC international and regional role.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367307318
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/31/2024
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface — Introduction — Summitry and Legitimacy — Politics and Axle Weights — Bureaucrats, Eurocrats, and National Politicians — The Delors Plan and Technical Decisionmaking — The Train of History — When Politicians Become Eurocrats and Eurocrats Become Politicians — European Council Meetings 1975-1993