A Wider Europe The Process and Politics of European Union Enlargement

This clear and engaging text examines the process and politics of the European Union's historic enlargement into Central and Eastern Europe, beginning with its initial response to the 1989 revolution up through the Helsinki summit decisions of December 1999. Michael J. Baun explores such topics as the EU's original decision to enlarge, the pre-accession strategy for prospective members, the key political decisions on launching and expanding the accession negotiations, and the

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