A Wider Europe The Process and Politics of European Union Enlargement

by Baun, Michael J.

• ISBN13: 9780847690367
• ISBN10: 0847690369
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-08-09
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Summary

This clear and engaging text examines the process and politics of the UnionOs OEasternO enlargement, beginning with its initial response to the 1989 revolution up through the Helsinki summit decisions of December 1999.

Author Biography

Michael J. Baun is Pizer Associate Professor of international politics at Valdosta State University

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
List of Acronyms	viii
Chronology of Main Events in the Eastern Enlargement Process	x
Map and Prospective Accession Dates	xiv
Introduction	xvi
The Challenge of Enlargement	1	(24)
Opening the Door	25	(28)
The Pre-Accession Strategy	53	(24)
The Road to Luxembourg	77	(22)
Beginning the Accession Process	99	(16)
To the Helsinki Summit	115	(26)
Preparing the EU for Enlargement (I): ``Agenda 2000''	141	(30)
Preparing the EU for Enlargement (II): Institutional Reform	171	(28)
The Accession Negotiations	199	(28)
Conclusion: Toward a Wider Europe	227	(16)
Suggestions for Further Reading	243	(2)
About the Author	245	(2)
Index	247