European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2012 - 9781857436280

Taylor & Francis

European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2012Author(s): Europa Publications\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Europa Publications Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781857436280, 978-1857436280\nSynopsis\nThoroughly updated, this extensive reference source provides in-depth information on all matters relating to the European Union: the expansion of the EU under the Nice Treaty is covered, and the future of the union is addressed. A glossary of key terms, a statistical survey and a directory section provide a unique guide to the workings of the EU as well as up-to-date contact details of MEPs and other EU officials.\n\nKey Features:\n\nan up-to date chronology of the EU from 1947 to present\nan A-Z section contains concise definitions and explanations of organizations, acronyms and terms, and articles on each member state. Comprising over 1,000 entries, terms listed include: the European Convention; the Rapid Reaction Mechanism; the Charter of Fundamental R.