Author: Michel Dumoulin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789279337550
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 627
Book Description
"The ink on the Treaties of Rome of 25 March 1957 was hardly dry when the Commission set itself up for business on 1 January 1958 in Brussels with an agenda covering all areas of the economic life of the six founder countries: Germany, France, Italy and the three Benelux countries of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The 15-year period - from 1958 to 1972 - covered by this work corresponds to the beginnings of the European Commission, whose first task was to come up with practical means of achieving the treaties' main objective - the establishment of a common market - taking as its point of departure the general interest of the entire Community of six Member States. Forged by men and women with often very different backgrounds, the history of the first few years is one of crises but also of achievements which shaped the major milestones of European integration in almost every area. Imagination, long-term vision, enthusiasm and tenacity seem to have been the great virtues of the people working for the young European institution at that time. By piecing together over a number of years the recollections of former Commission officials, a consortium of university teachers under the direction of Professor Michel Dumoulin of the Catholic University of Louvain at Louvain-la-Neuve has at last made it possible to tell the story of what happened during those early days. This is a new edition of the book originally published in 2007. A similar project has since resulted in the publication of a book about the history of the Commission between 1973 and 1986."--Editor.
European Union Public Finance
Author: European Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Budget
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
This is the third edition of 'European Union Public Finance'. Like its two predecessors, it comes out at a key moment for European integration. In 1989 a major reform of the financial system and budget procedure had been introduced following the proposals contained in the Delors package. In 1995 a new financial framework had just been adopted for the period 1993-99, taking into account the Treaty on European Union and the accession of three new Member States. This new edition takes on board the impact of the Agenda 2000 financial framework adopted at the Berlin European Council in March 1999. A coherent set of measures has been taken to pave the way for the next enlargement and major reforms have been introduced in the biggest areas of Union expenditure - the common agricultural policy and structural operations. As this new financial framework is put in place, the European Commission is reforming its own internal workings and procedures to increase its effectiveness. One of the main strands of this reform is to modernise financial management. This should lead to more efficient financial procedures and quicker payments, as part of a general drive to make better use of taxpayers' money. The Commission's administrative reforms also include a new strategic planning system designed to ensure a closer match between activities performed and resources allocated. This entails a radical overhaul of the process for preparing the Commission's preliminary draft budget. The purpose of this publication is to provide an insight into Community public finances that, if not exhaustive, is at least wide-ranging and accurate. With its division into separate chapters and the inclusion of a detailed summary, it can also serve as a reference work. The finances of the European Union are in constant development. The system they represent is both a legacy of the past, which explains some of its complexity, and an ongoing effort to improve and adapt. Further changes will be needed in the years ahead, for example to meet the challenge of enlargement. The Intergovernmental Conference in 2004 will be an opportunity to reform the Community system of finance. Also, as this edition goes to press, a proposal for recasting the financial regulation is nearing adoption. We have therefore included a discussion of the prospects for the future.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Budget
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
This is the third edition of 'European Union Public Finance'. Like its two predecessors, it comes out at a key moment for European integration. In 1989 a major reform of the financial system and budget procedure had been introduced following the proposals contained in the Delors package. In 1995 a new financial framework had just been adopted for the period 1993-99, taking into account the Treaty on European Union and the accession of three new Member States. This new edition takes on board the impact of the Agenda 2000 financial framework adopted at the Berlin European Council in March 1999. A coherent set of measures has been taken to pave the way for the next enlargement and major reforms have been introduced in the biggest areas of Union expenditure - the common agricultural policy and structural operations. As this new financial framework is put in place, the European Commission is reforming its own internal workings and procedures to increase its effectiveness. One of the main strands of this reform is to modernise financial management. This should lead to more efficient financial procedures and quicker payments, as part of a general drive to make better use of taxpayers' money. The Commission's administrative reforms also include a new strategic planning system designed to ensure a closer match between activities performed and resources allocated. This entails a radical overhaul of the process for preparing the Commission's preliminary draft budget. The purpose of this publication is to provide an insight into Community public finances that, if not exhaustive, is at least wide-ranging and accurate. With its division into separate chapters and the inclusion of a detailed summary, it can also serve as a reference work. The finances of the European Union are in constant development. The system they represent is both a legacy of the past, which explains some of its complexity, and an ongoing effort to improve and adapt. Further changes will be needed in the years ahead, for example to meet the challenge of enlargement. The Intergovernmental Conference in 2004 will be an opportunity to reform the Community system of finance. Also, as this edition goes to press, a proposal for recasting the financial regulation is nearing adoption. We have therefore included a discussion of the prospects for the future.
Natura 2000
Author: Kerstin Sundseth
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789279083082
Category : Environmental policy
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789279083082
Category : Environmental policy
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
The Brussels Effect
Author: Anu Bradford
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190088591
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
For many observers, the European Union is mired in a deep crisis. Between sluggish growth; political turmoil following a decade of austerity politics; Brexit; and the rise of Asian influence, the EU is seen as a declining power on the world stage. Columbia Law professor Anu Bradford argues the opposite in her important new book The Brussels Effect: the EU remains an influential superpower that shapes the world in its image. By promulgating regulations that shape the international business environment, elevating standards worldwide, and leading to a notable Europeanization of many important aspects of global commerce, the EU has managed to shape policy in areas such as data privacy, consumer health and safety, environmental protection, antitrust, and online hate speech. And in contrast to how superpowers wield their global influence, the Brussels Effect - a phrase first coined by Bradford in 2012- absolves the EU from playing a direct role in imposing standards, as market forces alone are often sufficient as multinational companies voluntarily extend the EU rule to govern their global operations. The Brussels Effect shows how the EU has acquired such power, why multinational companies use EU standards as global standards, and why the EU's role as the world's regulator is likely to outlive its gradual economic decline, extending the EU's influence long into the future.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190088591
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
For many observers, the European Union is mired in a deep crisis. Between sluggish growth; political turmoil following a decade of austerity politics; Brexit; and the rise of Asian influence, the EU is seen as a declining power on the world stage. Columbia Law professor Anu Bradford argues the opposite in her important new book The Brussels Effect: the EU remains an influential superpower that shapes the world in its image. By promulgating regulations that shape the international business environment, elevating standards worldwide, and leading to a notable Europeanization of many important aspects of global commerce, the EU has managed to shape policy in areas such as data privacy, consumer health and safety, environmental protection, antitrust, and online hate speech. And in contrast to how superpowers wield their global influence, the Brussels Effect - a phrase first coined by Bradford in 2012- absolves the EU from playing a direct role in imposing standards, as market forces alone are often sufficient as multinational companies voluntarily extend the EU rule to govern their global operations. The Brussels Effect shows how the EU has acquired such power, why multinational companies use EU standards as global standards, and why the EU's role as the world's regulator is likely to outlive its gradual economic decline, extending the EU's influence long into the future.
Europe in 12 Lessons
Author: Pascal Fontaine
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789279715624
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
What purpose does the EU serve? Why and how was it set up? How does it work? What has it already achieved for its citizens, and what new challenges does it face today? In a globalised world, can the EU compete successfully with other major economies while maintaining its social standards? How can immigration be managed? What will Europe’s role be on the world stage in the years ahead? Where will the EU’s boundaries be drawn? And what future is there for the euro? These are just some of the questions explored by EU expert Pascal Fontaine in this 2017 edition of his popular booklet Europe in 12 lessons. Pascal Fontaine is a former assistant to Jean Monnet and former professor at the Institut d’Études Politiques, Paris.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789279715624
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
What purpose does the EU serve? Why and how was it set up? How does it work? What has it already achieved for its citizens, and what new challenges does it face today? In a globalised world, can the EU compete successfully with other major economies while maintaining its social standards? How can immigration be managed? What will Europe’s role be on the world stage in the years ahead? Where will the EU’s boundaries be drawn? And what future is there for the euro? These are just some of the questions explored by EU expert Pascal Fontaine in this 2017 edition of his popular booklet Europe in 12 lessons. Pascal Fontaine is a former assistant to Jean Monnet and former professor at the Institut d’Études Politiques, Paris.
Handbook on European data protection law
Author: Council of Europe
Publisher: Council of Europe
ISBN: 9287198497
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The rapid development of information technology has exacerbated the need for robust personal data protection, the right to which is safeguarded by both European Union (EU) and Council of Europe (CoE) instruments. Safeguarding this important right entails new and significant challenges as technological advances expand the frontiers of areas such as surveillance, communication interception and data storage. This handbook is designed to familiarise legal practitioners not specialised in data protection with this emerging area of the law. It provides an overview of the EU’s and the CoE’s applicable legal frameworks. It also explains key case law, summarising major rulings of both the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights. In addition, it presents hypothetical scenarios that serve as practical illustrations of the diverse issues encountered in this ever-evolving field.
Publisher: Council of Europe
ISBN: 9287198497
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The rapid development of information technology has exacerbated the need for robust personal data protection, the right to which is safeguarded by both European Union (EU) and Council of Europe (CoE) instruments. Safeguarding this important right entails new and significant challenges as technological advances expand the frontiers of areas such as surveillance, communication interception and data storage. This handbook is designed to familiarise legal practitioners not specialised in data protection with this emerging area of the law. It provides an overview of the EU’s and the CoE’s applicable legal frameworks. It also explains key case law, summarising major rulings of both the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights. In addition, it presents hypothetical scenarios that serve as practical illustrations of the diverse issues encountered in this ever-evolving field.
ReNEUAL Model Rules on EU Administrative Procedure
Author: Paul Craig
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198795300
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
This book presents Model Rules drafted by the Research Network on EU Administrative Law (ReNEUAL), together with an extended introduction. The Model Rules propose a clear and accessible legal framework through which the constitutional values of the EU can be embedded in the exercise of public authority.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198795300
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
This book presents Model Rules drafted by the Research Network on EU Administrative Law (ReNEUAL), together with an extended introduction. The Model Rules propose a clear and accessible legal framework through which the constitutional values of the EU can be embedded in the exercise of public authority.
The ABC of European Union Law
Author: Klaus-Dieter Borchardt
Publisher: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Recoge: 1. From Paris to Lisbon, via Rome, Maastricht, Amsterdam and Nice. 2. Fundamental values of The European Union. 3. The "Constitution" of The European Union. 4. The legal order of The EU. 5. The position of Union law in relation to the legal order as a whole.
Publisher: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Recoge: 1. From Paris to Lisbon, via Rome, Maastricht, Amsterdam and Nice. 2. Fundamental values of The European Union. 3. The "Constitution" of The European Union. 4. The legal order of The EU. 5. The position of Union law in relation to the legal order as a whole.
Green Paper
Author: European Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Energy conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Open discussion invited by the European Commission on energy supply and security.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Energy conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Open discussion invited by the European Commission on energy supply and security.
The Digital Business Ecosystem
Author: Angelo Corallo
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1781009929
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
By bringing together elements of a radical new approach to the firm based on a biological metaphor of the ecosystem, this unique book extends the limits of existing theories traditionally used to investigate business networks.
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1781009929
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
By bringing together elements of a radical new approach to the firm based on a biological metaphor of the ecosystem, this unique book extends the limits of existing theories traditionally used to investigate business networks.
Green Paper on the Urban Environment
Author: Commission of the European Communities
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description