The European Council and the Council : new intergovernmentalism and institutional change
Puetter, UweAuthor
The European Council and the Council are presently perhaps the most important European Union institutions yet little is know about the reasons behind the importance of the two bodies. This book provides a comprehensive account of the leadership roles of the European Council and the Council in European politics.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The integration paradox and the rise of new intergovernmentalism -- Deliberative integovernmentalism and institutional change -- The European Council: the new centre of political gravity -- The Council: from law-making to policy coordination -- New intergovernmentalism and the future of European integration.
The European Council and the Council are presently perhaps the most important European Union institutions yet little is know about the reasons behind the importance of the two bodies. This book provides a comprehensive account of the leadership roles of the European Council and the Council in European politics.
European Council.
Council of the European Union.
Legislative bodies
Decision making
Intergovernmental cooperation
Government - Non-U.S.
Law, Politics & Government
Government - Europe