First published in 1981 The European Community and its Mediterranean Enlargement examines the background to the economic developments in Greece, Spain and Portugal, their relationship with the Community and the political and economic interests at issue during negotiations. At the same time the study of enlargement provides an excellent opportunity for a critical appraisal of existing Community policies (especially those affecting industry and agriculture) and a discussion of likely future developments and pressures for change within the context of the ‘Community of Twelve’. Loukas Tsoukalis combines a thorough familiarity with Community affairs with a good knowledge of Southern Europe and the ability to work in several European languages.
This book crosses many disciplinary boundaries and is a must read for scholars and researchers of European politics, European Union, international relations and European history.
Author(s): Loukas Tsoukalis
Series: Routledge Revivals
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 273
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Original Title Page
Original Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Part One: The Three Applicant Countries
1 Three 'Economic Miracles' – Government Policies and the External Environment
Some General Comparisons
Greece
The Athens Agreement of 1961
Implementation and 'Freezing'
Government Policies
First Stage of Industrialisation
Portugal
From Africa to Europe
From Corporatist State to the 'Construction of Socialism'
Structural Changes in the Portuguese Economy
Spain
Spain and Europe – The Long Flirtation
Liberalisation and Planning
Economic Growth, Diversification and Import Substitution
Conclusions
Part Two: The Process of Enlargement
2 Internal Debate
Greece: The Politics of Exaggeration
Portugal: In the Midst of Indifference
Spain: The Politics of Consensus and After
Democratic Institutions and Economic Prosperity After Accession
3 Negotiations and Community Attitudes
The Setting of the Stage
The Plot Thickens
In Search of a Happy Ending
The Leading Actors
The Remaining Cast
The Moral of the Story
Part Three: The Community of Twelve
4 Industrial Sector and Division of Labour
Attempts to Develop a Common Industrial Policy
Sensitive Sectors and the Problem of Adjustment
Enlargement – Adding to the Problem?
Dangers for the New Entrants
Suggestions for the Future
5 Mediterranean Agriculture
The Agricultural Sector in the Three Prospective Members
Mediterranean Agriculture in the Community – A Poor Relation?
Effects of Integration
The Crisis of the CAP
Enlargement and Pressures for Reform
6 Conclusions
Changing Environment
Community Adaptability, Institutions and Bilateralism
Is the Community of Twelve a Contradiction in Terms?
Notes and References
Index
