Synopses & Reviews
The European Commission is at the very heart of the European integration process and is one of the central institutions of the European Union. Based on extensive new research, this major new book by a leading authority provides a comprehensive account of its historical evolution and answers key questions about its structures, composition, functioning, and role.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [332]-356) and index.
About the Author
Neill Nugent is Professor of Politics and Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration, Manchester Metropolitan University.
Table of Contents
Introducing the Commission * The History of the Commission * The President * The College * Commissioners'
Cabinets * The Services * Personnel * The Commission's Relations With Other EU Actors * The Provision of Leadership * The Making of Legislation * Executive Functions * External Relations
Introducing the Commission * The History of the Commission * The President * The College * Commissioners' Cabinets * The Services * Personnel * The Commission's Relations With Other EU Actors * The Provision of Leadership * The Making of Legislation * Executive Functions * External Relations