The European Community has transformed the relations among its member states. This book shows what has been achieved and constructs a coherent view of what the Community is, how it works and how it may further develop.
This Very Short Introduction explains the EU in plain English. Fully updated for 2008 to include controversial and current topics such as the EU's enlargement and its role in ongoing world affairs, this accessible guide shows how and why the Union developed, how it works, and what it does - from the single market to the Euro and the environment.
Suspended between cooperation and competition for influence, Russia and the expanding EU will dominate Euro-politics for decades to come. This study analyzes the relationship from both sides; Russian policy towards the EU, and EU policy towards Russia and suggests ways in which relations can be developed constructively.