Description
Europe as a historical option
Book Summary
This work offers a rigorous and detailed analysis of one of the central institutions of the European Union: the Council of the European Union. The author, Ana Mar Fernández Pasarín, situates the origin of European construction in the crisis of the nation-state after 1945, when the priority was to prevent new conflicts and ensure lasting peace. Based on this historical context, the book unravels the institutional features that make the EU system unique and that differentiate the Council from any other international or state organization. An essential read to understand not only the functioning of this key institution, but also the political logic that has shaped contemporary Europe.
What is it about?
The book addresses the evolution and role of the Council of the European Union within the community institutional system. It begins with the post-war historical context, when the idea of the nation-state entered a crisis and the need arose to create international organizations that would map out the European space. Next, the author explains how that process of European construction gave rise to an institutional system with its own characteristics, and focuses on the Council of the Union as one of its most relevant and, paradoxically, least studied bodies. The work analyzes its structure, functions, and position in the decision-making process, offering a complete view of its political and legal importance.
Main topics
- Historical process of European construction after the Second World War
- Crisis of the nation-state and the emergence of regional international organizations
- Analysis of the European Union's institutional system
- Structure, functions, and relevance of the Council of the Union
- Decision-making in the community sphere and European governance
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals in political science, law, international relations, and European studies. It will also be of great interest to researchers, analysts, and any reader curious about understanding the internal functioning of the European Union and the role of its institutions in shaping the present and future of the continent.
What this book contributes
- In-depth knowledge of a key EU institution, the Council of the Union, which is little addressed in other works.
- Clear historical context on the origin and necessity of European integration.
- Understanding of the institutional differences between the EU and other international organizations or states.
- Tools for analyzing the decision-making process in the community sphere.
Technical specifications
- Author: Fernández Pasarín, Ana Mar
- Publisher: Erasmus Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Humanities, Political structures: democracy, law
- Collection: Thought of the Present
- Publication date: August 10, 2020
- Number of pages: 200
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial review
A highly sound academic work that fills a void in the study of the Council of the European Union. The author skillfully combines historical analysis with institutional description, offering a clear and well-documented read. It is especially valuable for those seeking to understand not only how the EU functions, but also the deep-seated reasons that led to its creation and the political logics that sustain it. A reference book for any library specializing in European studies.