Finland in the European UnionWith a focus on governmental institutions, this book explores the ways in which EU membership has altered the balance of power among key political actors. The authors discuss cultural adaptation to integration, as well as examining the views of the elite and voters. The transformation in national identity, sovereignty and neutrality are also examined. |
Contents
1 National Politics and European Integration | 1 |
2 Finland Joins the European Union | 20 |
3 Parties and Elections | 41 |
4 Parliament | 69 |
The Government and the President | 92 |
6 Finlands First Presidency of the European Union | 109 |
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