Concise definitions and explanations on all aspects of the European Union.* Over 1,000 entries* Explains the terminology surrounding the EU and outlines the roles and significance of the institutions, member countries, programmes and policies, treaties and personalities* Clear and succinct definitions* Spells out acronyms and abbreviations* Entries include: Globalization; PHARE; Treaty of Nice; Helmut Schmidt; Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF); Tampere Summit; Governance White Paper; Valery Giscard d'Estaing* Arranged alphabetically and fully cross-referenced."

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Explains the terminology surrounding the EU and outlines the roles and significance of the institutions, member countries, programmes and policies, treaties and personalities Entries include: Globalization; MERCOSUR; Treaty of Nice; Gerhard Schroder; OLAF - European Anti-Fraud Office; Gothenburg Summit; Governance; Jacques Chirac. Arranged alphabetically and fully cross-referenced.