Dictionary of the European Union e-bog

This unique collection of data includes concise definitions and explanations relating to all aspects of the European Union. It explains the terminology surrounding the EU and outlines the roles and significance of the institutions, member countries, foreign relations, programmes and policies, treaties and personalities. It contains over 1,000 clear and succinct definitions and explains acronyms and abbreviations, which are arranged alphabetically and fully cross-referenced. The book has been fully updated to include details of the elections to the European Parliament and the appointment of the new European Commission in 2014, together with other important revisions.Among the 1,000 entries you can find explanations and background details on:accession negotiationsthe African Union the 'Arab Spring'the Common Agricultural Policy competition policy the European Maritime and Fisheries Fundthe euro human rights Jean-Claude Junckerthe European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)the Schengen Agreement Serbiathe Single Supervisory Mechanismthe single rulebookthe Treaty of LisbonUkraine