Books in the Political Dynamics of the European Union series

Franco-German relations lie at the heart of European integration and are central to an understanding of key issues such as monetary union and foreign policy. This is a concise text on the post-war evolution of relations between France and Germany.

One of the strongest criticisms of the EU is that power is held by a select few who are unaccountable technocrats sitting in Brussels formulating policies without consultation. This text analyzes the extent to which this is true in order to aid an understanding of what is going on in Brussels.

This text looks at the legitimacy of European supra-national governement. It discusses what is changing and why, where the power lies and what are the likely scenarios for development. It also examines the concept of the "democratic deficit" and assesses the legitimacy of the EU government.