Originally published in 1987, this book examines German governmental policy from 1969-1986 and explains this in terms of the political, economic and administrative dynamics of the (then) Federal Republic. The study includes analysis of the attitudes and the role of West German interest groups, political parties, public opinion, the legislature and the federal states regarding European policy. The book is based on extensive interviews as well as the authors’ familiarity with the institutions and key players involved. It will appeal to students of German politics, the EU and international relations.
Author(s): Simon Bulmer; William Paterson
Series: Routledge Library Editions: German Politics
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 275
Cover
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Contents
Tables
Preface
Abbreviations
1 The Federal Republic and the European Community
The relationship between national systems and the EC
The importance of European integration to West Germany
West Germany's importance to the EC
West Germany's European policy style
Arguments and structure
2 The Federal Government's Sectorized Policy-Making
The Federal Government's European policy style
Ministerial responsibilities for European policy
Conclusion
3 Government Policy: Continuity and Incoherence?
4 Interests, Interest Groups and European Policy
West German interests
Organized interests and the EC
Influencing European policy
Conclusion
5 The Evolution of West German Public Opinion and the Integration of Western Europe
6 West German Political Parties and the European Community
The development of party policies on European integration
European policy-making within the parties
The impact of the parties
The electoral dimension
Conclusion
7 The Legislative Dimension
The role of the legislature
The implementation of EC policy
The relationship between EC law and German domestic law
Conclusion
8 The Länder, West Berlin and the European Community
The Länder
West Berlin, the Federal Republic and the European Community
Conclusion
9 The Federal Republic of Germany and the European Regional Fund
The development of a regional policy
Implementing the regional policy
Conclusions
10 Special Relationships, Germany and Europe
The Franco-German relationship
German—German relations and the EC
Conclusion
11 Conclusion and Future Prospects
References
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