A Wider Europe The Process and Politics of

This clear and engaging text examines the process and politics of the UnionOs OEasternO enlargement, beginning with its initial response to the 1989 revolution up through the Helsinki summit decisions of December 1999.

Michael J. Baun is Pizer Associate Professor of international politics at Valdosta State University

Preface

vi

List of Acronyms

viii

Chronology of Main Events in the Eastern Enlargement Process

x

Map and Prospective Accession Dates

xiv

Introduction

xvi

The Challenge of Enlargement

1

(24)

Opening the Door

25

(28)

The Pre-Accession Strategy

53

(24)

The Road to Luxembourg

77

(22)

Beginning the Accession Process

99

(16)

To the Helsinki Summit

115

(26)

Preparing the EU for Enlargement (I): ``Agenda 2000''

141

(30)

Preparing the EU for Enlargement (II): Institutional Reform

171

(28)

The Accession Negotiations

199

(28)

Conclusion: Toward a Wider Europe

227

(16)

Suggestions for Further Reading

243

(2)

About the Author

245

(2)

Index

247

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A Wider Europe The Process and Politics of European Union Enlargement

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