Wow! eBook
European Union Council Presidencies
Author(s): Ole Elgström
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: July 3, 2003
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 220 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415309905
- ISBN-13: 9780415309905
Book Description
This book describes, analyses, explains and compares the role performance of different presidencies. The expert and international authors ask why member states have different approaches and play the role differently, prioritising different functions and using a variety of strategies to realise their aspirations. The book consists of three parts i) describes the functions of the presidency, ii) compares nine different presidencies and iii) a concluding section comparing media images, and summaries looking at member state characteristics and behaviour.
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About the Author
Ole Elgström is Professor in the Department of Political Science at Lund University, Sweden.
