Oliver Treib Knihy

The book offers a comprehensive empirical analysis of the impact of 'voluntaristic' and partially 'soft' EU policies across all 15 member states. It explores how these policies affect various aspects of governance and integration, providing insights into the effectiveness and challenges of EU strategies. Through detailed case studies, the research highlights the nuances of policy implementation and the varying responses from different nations, contributing to a deeper understanding of European Union dynamics.

The book offers a comprehensive empirical analysis of the impact of 'voluntaristic' and partially 'soft' European Union policies across all 15 member states. It explores how these policies influence member states' governance and decision-making processes, providing insights into the varying effects and adaptations within different national contexts. Through detailed case studies, the research highlights the nuances of EU policy implementation and its implications for cohesion among member states.

Focusing on the impact of EU legislation following the 2004 accession of ten new member states, the book presents a thorough empirical and theoretical analysis. It includes detailed case studies of three crucial pieces of EU social legislation: the Working Time Directive, the Equal Treatment Directive, and the Employment Equality Directive, examining their implementation and effects in the new member states.

Wie handlungsfähig ist die EU? Oliver Treib untersucht am Beispiel des Arbeitsrechts in vier Ländern, welche Faktoren zu einer erfolgreichen Umsetzung von EU-Richtlinien beitragen. Er relativiert die These, nach der sich die europäischen Vorgaben leichter umsetzen lassen, wenn sie mit den bestehenden nationalen Regeln kompatibel sind. Die beobachteten Umsetzungsprozesse waren stattdessen durch die parteipolitische Handlungslogik der Regierungen, den Einfluss von Interessengruppen und die Verknüpfung mit anderen nationalen Reformprozessen geprägt.