The Government and Politics of the European Community (Comparative Government and Politics (Paperback))

Begins by introducing the origins and historical development of the European Community and then progresses to provide an analysis of the powers, influence and functioning of its principal institutions and political actors as well as analysing its policy interests and processes. Front Matter....Pages i-xiv Front Matter....Pages 1-4 The Post-War Transformation....Pages 5-33 The Development of the Community....Pages 34-57 Front Matter....Pages 59-60 The Commission....Pages 61-99 The Council of Ministers....Pages 100-128 The European Parliament....Pages 129-165 Community Law and the Court of Justice....Pages 166-192 The European Council....Pages 193-209 Other Institutions and Actors....Pages 210-239 Front Matter....Pages 241-243 Community Policies....Pages 244-272 Policy Processes....Pages 273-312 The Budget....Pages 313-334 Agricultural Policy and Policy Processes: A Detailed Study....Pages 335-363 National Influences and Controls on Community Processes....Pages 364-381 Conclusion: Present Realities and Future Prospects....Pages 382-396 Back Matter....Pages 397-418