Spain's membership of the European Union since 1986 has had a major impact. Driven primarily by political concerns to secure democracy, membership has also served as a catalyst to dynamic economic development in Spain. This book analyzes how the EU has helped shape the political process in Spain, focusing on the key institutions and the policy process. At the same time, Spain's increasingly proactive role within the EU is also explored, with particular attention given to the country's international position in post-Cold War Europe.
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Spain's membership of the European Union since 1986 has had a major impact. This book analyzes how the EU has helped shape the political process in Spain, focusing on the key institutions and the policy process.
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Introduction: A Framework for Analysis
Spain and Europe: A Historical Overview
The Internal Sources of EU Policy: Public Opinion, Political Parties and Pressure Groups
Institutional Adaptation: Re-Shaping Political Structures
Territorial Politics: The Autonomous Communities and Europe
Shaping the Union and Defending National Interests
Sources of Tension: The CAP and the CFP
Economic Integration: The Single Market, Competition and EMU
Slicing Up the European Cake: EU Budgets and Structural Funds
Intergovernmental Co-operation: Foreign Policy and Home Affairs
Conclusion: The EU as Spain's National Project.

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CARLOS CLOSA is Professor of Political Science, University of Zaragoza, Spain. PAUL HEYWOOD is Sir Francis Hill Professor of European Politics, University of Nottingham.
The first systematic assessment of all key aspects of Spain's role in the EU and the impact of the EU on Spain Topical

The European Union Series provides an authoritative library on the European Union ranging from general introductory texts to definitive assessments of key institutions and actors, policies and policy processes, and the role of member states. Books in the series are written by leading scholars and reflect the most up-to-date research and debate. Particular attention is paid to accessibility and clear presentation for a wide audience of students, practitioners and interested general readers.

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ISBN
9780333753385
Publisert
2004-05-05
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Vekt
562 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
Lower undergraduate, U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
275

Biografisk notat

CARLOS CLOSA is Professor of Political Science, University of Zaragoza, Spain.

PAUL HEYWOOD is Sir Francis Hill Professor of European Politics, University of Nottingham.