The conditions a candidate country must satisfy in order to become a member of the European Union, including political and economic criteria, as well as requirements for administrative and institutional capacity.
A comprehensive overview of the Cecchini Report, published in 1988, which analyzed the potential benefits of unifying the European Community's internal market under the 1992 programme.
The Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) is the framework by which the European Union addresses defense and international relations, focusing on diplomacy, security, and global cooperation.
An in-depth exploration of the Directive of the European Union, its historical context, significance, key types, and practical applications.
An in-depth exploration of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), its historical context, phases, key events, operational details, and impact on climate policy.
Europe Agreements detail the institutional and legal modifications required for countries aspiring to join the EU, and lay out provisions for trade relations during the pre-accession period.
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding EU treaties, and managing day-to-day affairs.
The European Council is the EU institution responsible for defining the general political direction and priorities of the Union.
The EU policy leading to the creation of the European Central Bank and the single European currency, detailing historical context, mechanisms, key events, and impacts.
A comprehensive analysis of the European Monetary System (EMS), including historical context, types, key events, detailed explanations, mathematical models, and related terms.
The European Parliament is the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union, playing a pivotal role in the legislative process alongside the Council of the European Union.
An in-depth look into the HARD ECU proposal for a European Currency Unit designed to be resilient against devaluation, its historical context, implications, and eventual supersession by the euro.
A comprehensive analysis of the European Union's Internal Market, focusing on its development, significance, and key aspects, including free movement of goods, labor, services, and capital.
An international treaty amending the foundational agreements of the European Union to enhance democracy, efficiency, rights, and global influence.
The Nice Treaty, preceding the Lisbon Treaty, focused on essential institutional reforms to accommodate new member states in the European Union.
An in-depth examination of the European Union's Single Market, covering its historical context, key events, legislative measures, and practical implications.
An in-depth exploration of Article 50 of the European Union's Lisbon Treaty, including its definition, how it works, and a real-world example.
