Governance in the European Union

A fresh alternative to traditional state-centred analyses of the process of European integration is presented in this book. World-renowned scholars analyze the state in terms of its component parts and clearly show the interaction of subnational, national and supranational actors in the emerging European polity. This 'multi-level politics' approach offers a powerful lens through which to view the future course of European integration.

The contributors' empirical exploration of areas suc…