This unique collection of data includes concise definitions and explanations on all aspects of the European Union. It explains the terminology surrounding the EU and outlines the roles and significance of the institutions, member countries, programmes and policies, treaties and personalities. It contains over 1,000 clear and succinct definitions, spelling out acronyms and abbreviations, arranged alphabetically and fully cross-referenced.

Among the 1,000 entries you can find explanations and back-ground details on:



accession negotiations
atmospheric pollution
Central European Free Trade Area
common agricultural policy
company law statute
competition policy
the euro
Governance White Paper
human rights
MERCATOR
Middle East
OLAF - European Anti-Fraud Office
refugee policy
Schengen Agreement
Treaty of Nice
US-EC Declaration.