Format:
Online-Ressource (1 online resource (viii, 210 p.))
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
0415309905
,
9781280073137
,
1280073136
,
9781134390434
Series Statement:
Routledge advances in European politics 13
Content:
This book describes, analyses, explains and compares the role performance of different presidencies. The expert and international authors ask why member states have different approaches and play the role differently, prioritising different functions and using a variety of strategies to realise their aspirations. The book consists of three parts i) describes the functions of the presidency, ii) compares nine different presidencies and iii) a concluding section comparing media images, and summaries looking at member state characteristics and behaviour.
Content:
Cover -- European Union Council Presidencies -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Notes on contributors -- Preface and acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The agenda-shaping powers of the Council Presidency -- 3 'The honest broker'? The Council Presidency as a mediator -- 4 The Council Presidency and external representation -- 5 The Netherlands' Presidency of 1997: between ambition and modesty -- 6 The British Presidency of 1998: New Labour, new tone? -- 7 The Finnish Presidency of 1999: pragmatism and the promotion of Finland's position in Europe -- 8 The French Presidency of 2000: an arrogant leader? -- 9 The Swedish Presidency of 2001: a reflection of Swedish identity -- 10 The Belgian Presidency of 2001: cautious leadership as trademark -- 11 The Spanish Presidencies of 1989, 1995 and 2002: from commitment to reluctance towards European integration -- 12 Conclusion: rationalist and sociological perspectives on the Council Presidency -- Index.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780415309905
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1280060948
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780415309905
Additional Edition:
Druckausg. European Union council presidencies London [u.a.] : Routledge, 2003 ISBN 0415309905
Additional Edition:
Print version European Union Council Presidencies : A Comparative Analysis
Language:
English
Subjects:
Law
Keywords:
Europäischer Rat
;
Präsident
;
Europäischer Rat
;
Präsident
;
Geschichte
;
Aufsatzsammlung
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