Co-authored by an international team of researchers and drawing on interviews with senior officials, The European Commission of the Twenty-First Century tests, challenges and refutes many widely held myths about the Commission and the people who work for it.
Presents fifteen stories of young people from around the world who has made a positive difference in the lives of others.
European politics has been reshaped in recent decades by a dual process of centralization and decentralization. This dual process is known as "multi-level governance". This text argues that its emergence in the second half of the 20th century is a watershed in the political development of Europe.
The book presents a comprehensive analysis of the influence wielded by seventy-six international organizations over nation-states. It introduces a novel comparative framework to assess the varying levels of authority these organizations hold, exploring their impact on global governance and international relations. Through detailed evaluation, the work sheds light on the dynamics between states and IOs, offering insights into the evolving landscape of global power structures.
Images of Governance
Challenging common assumptions about the European Commission, this book draws on interviews with 137 high-ranking officials to provide an in-depth analysis of its inner workings. It explores the complexities of decision-making and the dynamics of power within the Commission, offering insights into its influence on European governance. Through these firsthand accounts, the author unveils the realities of the Commission's role and its impact on policy-making in the European Union.