NEW EUROPEAN UNION SERIES : THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION 4TH ED – DERMOT HODSON-JOHN PETERSON

The Institutions of the European Union is the key text for anyone wishing to understand the functions, powers, and composition of the EU s institutions. From the Council of Ministers to the European Central Bank, all of the most important organizations are analysed and explained by international experts. Updates for the fourth edition include discussions of the impact of the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty and the euro crisis on the EU s institutions. Authoritative yet accessible, it remains the best guide to how this range of different bodies work together to provide political direction, manage policies, and integrate contrasting interests within the European Union.