ABSTRACT

Informed by his profound knowledge of contemporary political affairs and the current debate on European integration in Sweden, Lee Miles investigates Sweden's experiences of being a full member of the European Union since 1995. Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on Scandinavian relations with the European Union (EU), the author proposes a micro fusion perspective offering an insightful new conceptual framework through which to understand Swedish views on European integration and the influences on national EU policy. The volume also includes a Foreword by Wolfgang Wessels, Jean Monnet Professor and the founder of the fusion theory.

chapter Chapter 1|27 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|24 pages

The Fusion Perspective

chapter Chapter 3|73 pages

Institutional Dimensions

chapter Chapter 4|51 pages

Polity Aspects

chapter Chapter 5|43 pages

Policy Dynamics

chapter Chapter 6|41 pages

Case Study: Monetary Policy

chapter Chapter 7|41 pages

Case Study: Security Policy

chapter Chapter 8|11 pages

Reflections in 2003