1st Edition

Fusing with Europe? Sweden in the European Union

By Lee Miles Copyright 2005

    Informed by his profound knowledge of contemporary political affairs and the current debate on European integration in Sweden, Lee Miles investigates Sweden's experiences of being a full member of the European Union since 1995. Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on Scandinavian relations with the European Union (EU), the author proposes a micro fusion perspective offering an insightful new conceptual framework through which to understand Swedish views on European integration and the influences on national EU policy. The volume also includes a Foreword by Wolfgang Wessels, Jean Monnet Professor and the founder of the fusion theory.

    Contents: Introduction; The fusion perspective; Institutional dimensions; Polity aspects; Policy dynamics; Case study: monetary policy; Case study: security policy; Reflections in 2003; Bibliography; Index.