Publisher's Synopsis
This is a guide to the European Union, aimed at those who wish to do business in Europe. It clarifies the objectives and achievements of the EC's institutions, and explains European legislation, policy and economic programmes.;The book provides answers to a wide range of questions, including: the role of European Institutions in the formation of common policies; the significance of the internal market for companies and EU citizens; the march towards economic and monetary union and towards a single currency; the competition rules and cooperation between SMEs; environment protection and constraints on industries; European programmes such as ESPRIT, RACE, BRITE, CRAFT, INTERREG, ADAPT, SOCRATES, LEONARDO, PHARE and TACIS; employment problems and professional training; common commercial policy with third countries; and relations with associated countries, commercial partners and accession candidates.;It also contains an index to all terms and abbreviations of EU jargon and 400 up-to-date bibliographical references selected by subject.
